Peter Twiss (GBR)
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
Speed over a straight 15/25 km course
Performance
1 822 km/h
Date
10 Mar 1956
Course / Location
Chichester (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Peter Twiss (GBR)
Type of engine
Avon
Aircraft
Delta 2
Aircraft manufacturer
Fairey
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce