William E. Eubank (USA)
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
Distance
Performance
16 462,50 km
Date
08 Apr 1958
Course / Location
Tokyo (Japan) - Lajes, Acores (Spain)
Claimant
William E. Eubank (USA)
Crew
Kenneth R. Rea, Ceceil Wells, G. Henriet, J.F. O'Shea, G. Stoddard,C.E. Pfleger
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
KC-135 Stratotanker
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney