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
834,218 km/h
Date
08 Aug 1955
Course / Location
Singapore - Darwin, NT (Australia)
Claimant
John Finch (GBR)
Type of engine
Avon
Aircraft
Valiant
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
Aircraft manufacturer
Vikers Armstrong
