H. B. Martin (GBR)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
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
449,400 km/h
Date
01 May 1947
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Cape Town (South Africa)
Claimant
H. B. Martin (GBR)
Type of engine
Merlin
Aircraft
Mosquito RG 238
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
Aircraft manufacturer
De Havilland
