John Finch (GBR)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1n (Landplanes: take off weight 60 000 to 80 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
842,463 km/h
Date 
31 Jul 1955
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Baghdad (Iraq)
Claimant 
John Finch (GBR)
Type of engine 
Avon
Aircraft 
Valiant
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce
Aircraft manufacturer 
Vikers Armstrong