Chris Lumb (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1p (Landplanes: take off weight 100 000 to 150 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
848,08 km/h
Date
20 Dec 1987
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Stanley, Falkland Islands (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Chris Lumb (GBR)
Type of engine
Conway
Aircraft
VC-10C Mk1
Aircraft manufacturer
BAe (British Aerospace)
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce