Contender Collection

Northrop YA-9A 71-1368 (msn 2), second prototype of the losing contender in the A-X competition, which was won by the Fairchild A-10. Date: circa 1985

Northrop YA-9A 71-1367 (msn 01), first prototype of the losing contender in the A-X competition, which was won by the Fairchild A-10. Seen at the Castle Air Museum, Atwater, CA. Date: circa 1982

FMA IA63 Pampa EX-02, a contender for the JPATS primary trainer competition for the USAF (won by the T-6 Texan II, a development of the Pilatus PC-9). Date: circa 2000

Terry McHale - Liverpudlian Bantamweight Boxer
Terry McHale (1934-2011) - from Gerard Street, the heart of Liverpools " Little Italy" - a Bantamweight Boxer, later a boxing promoter and pub landlord

Titus Manlius Torquatus decide the fate of Rome in a fight a
History of Gaul. Titus Manlius Torquatus (Consul 347 B.C.) decide the fate of Rome in a fight against a Gallic warrior. Miniature of the 15th century. Chateau de Chantilly. France

DON CARLOS
Don Carlos, chief contender for the throne, claims to be legitimate heir. Reactionary, opposing reform, staunchly Catholic, he is seen returning from mass at Estella

YACHT VOLUNTEER
The American yacht Volunteer, contender for the Americas Cup 1887 : with General Paine, owner; Edward Burgess, designer; Captain Stone

YACHT THISTLE
The Scottish yacht Thistle, contender for the Americas Cup 1887 : with James Bell, principal owner; M G L Watson, designer; Captain Barr

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