As part of my research I asked the Smithsonian Libraries to scan the document below. Personally, I think it is the most visually impressive document to come out of the war and is a masterpiece of graphic design. It also has has an amazing amount of detail that often goes overlooked in histories...
It's a lovely looking model that really captures the lines of the aircraft, but it is horribly let down by the lack of detail on the main gun - arguably it's most notable feature.
If you don't mind the French text, here is some Schneider Trophy porn. Porco even makes an appearance.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/288890506X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1436624833&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&keywords=speedbirds&dpPl=1&dpID=41gHZwgDasL&ref=plSrch
A flying wing is about the worst option for a gun platform - very poor accuracy. The Hortens could build a flying wing to be sure, but knew little about combat aircraft.
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