Clarence Shortridge Irvine (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
724,825 km/h
Date 
11 Dec 1945
Course / Location 
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - New York, NY (USA)
Claimant 
Clarence Shortridge Irvine (USA)
Type of engine 
R-3350-23A
Aircraft 
B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Wright
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing