J. C. T. Downey (GBR)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
342,780 km/h
Date
21 Oct 1950
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Khartoum (Sudan)
Claimant
J. C. T. Downey (GBR)
Type of engine
Merlin
Aircraft
Avro Lincoln II Aries
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
