Elisabeth Lion (FRA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C 2nd category 1937-1949 (Singleseat - engine 4 - 6.5l (Light Landplane))
Category 
Female
Type of record 
Distance in a straight line without landing
Performance 
4 063,1 km
Date 
14 May 1938
Course / Location 
Istres (France) - Abadan (Iran)
Claimant 
Elisabeth Lion (FRA)
Type of engine 
Bengali junior
Aircraft 
C-600
Aircraft manufacturer 
Caudron
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Renault