Roscoe Turner (September 29, 1895 - June 23, 1970) was an aviator who was a three-time winner of the Thompson Trophy.
In 1952, Roscoe Turner was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the US Congress for his contributions to aviation.
The aircraft was commissioned and designed by Roscoe Turner in 1936.
The Meteor would be the last of the Matty Laird race planes as well as the last race plane flown by Roscoe Turner.
Roscoe Turner (HF)
The loser in that election was Roscoe Turner, a prominent Democrat.
One, registered NR3057, was flown by Roscoe Turner.
The second place plane in the 1935 race was actually a faster airplane, but had to make refuelling stops, which cost enough time to prevent Roscoe Turner from winning the race.
Roscoe Turner met a similar fate, ground-looping on a rough field in Texas.
Roscoe Turner flew the underpowered Shell Special twice, attempting endurance records.