John Cunningham (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1m (Landplanes: take off weight 45 000 to 60 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
671,058 km/h
Date
21 Mar 1950
Course / Location
Copenhagen (Denmark) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
John Cunningham (GBR)
Type of engine
Ghost
Aircraft
Comet DH106 mk.l
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
De Havilland
Aircraft manufacturer
De Havilland
