William E. Eubank (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Distance
Performance 
16 462,50 km
Date 
08 Apr 1958
Course / Location 
Tokyo (Japan) - Lajes, Acores (Spain)
Claimant 
William E. Eubank (USA)
Type of engine 
J-57
Aircraft 
KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft Engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing