Alex Henshaw (GBR)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C 1st category 1937-1949 (Multiseats - engine 6.5 - 9l (Light Landplane))
Category
General
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
243,74 km/h
Date
09 Feb 1939
Course / Location
Cape Town (South Africa) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Alex Henshaw (GBR)
Type of engine
Gipsy VI
Aircraft
Mew Gull
Aircraft manufacturer
Percival
Aircraft engine manufacturer
De Havilland
