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ratified - superseded since approved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
