John Cunningham (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 closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance
799,644 km/h
Date
31 Aug 1947
Course / Location
Lympe Airport (United Kingdom)
Claimant
John Cunningham (GBR)
Type of engine
Goblin
Aircraft
Vampire I
Aircraft manufacturer
De Havilland
Aircraft engine manufacturer
De Havilland