Henry T. Merrill (USA)
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
272.35 km/h
Date
10 May 1937
Course / Location
New York, NY (USA) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Henry T. Merrill (USA)
Crew
LAMBE John S. (USA)
Type of engine
R-1340 ( Wasp)
Aircraft
Electra (model 10)
Aircraft manufacturer
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney