the Pulitzer Trophy was the Indianapolis 500 of air racing, drawing crowds of tens of thousands as interest in aviation spiked following World War I. The final race was conducted in October 1925.

Revived after nearly 89 years, the historic Mitchell Trophy Air Race returned with a modern twist as the U.S. Air Force incorporated Agile Combat Employment. Pilots not only raced, refueled and ...

On March 6, 2025, after almost ninety years dormant, the Air Force revived an air race—the Mitchell Trophy Air Race—that was last run in 1936. Only this time around, the race was a shade ...

Selfridge Air National Guard Base said it is hosting the Mitchell Trophy Air Race for the first time in 88 years on March 6. According to the 127th Wing, they are hosting the 1st Fighter Wing at ...

16—A Springfield air mobility event is returning in ... Executive Director Ted Angel said. "We hope the race to claim the Pulitzer Trophy inspires aviation enthusiasts of all ages." ...

The air race was held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, on Mar. 7, 2025, with Raptors from the 27th FS ...