The Loose Special, also called the Townsend A-1 Special, the Loose-Siem Special and the Townsend Special is a small air racer developed for the Thompson Trophy races.
Design.
The Loose Special is a small single seat racer with conventional landing gear and a cable-braced mid-wing. The engine was replaced with an Continental to compete in the Formula One air races.
Operational history.
The Loose Special participated in 1933, 1935 and 1938 air races. In the 1948 Goodyear Formula One Air Races pilot Earl Ortman placed fourth at a speed of .
Specifications (Loose Siem Special).
"Data from" Skyways, FlyingGeneral characteristics* Crew: 1* Aspect ratio: * Propellers: 2-bladed McCaulley
Performance* Endurance: 3 hr* g limits: * Roll rate: * Maximum glide ratio: 
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