Janusz Zurakowski (GBR)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
871,344 km/h
Date 
04 Apr 1950
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Copenhagen (Denmark)
Claimant 
Janusz Zurakowski (GBR)
Type of engine 
Derwent
Aircraft 
Meteor F.8
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce
Aircraft manufacturer 
Gloster