Henry G. Beaird (USA)
Status
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed around the world, Eastbound
Performance
563,44 km/h
Date
26 May 1966
Course / Location
Wichita, KS (USA) and return (via Windsor Locks, St. Johns, Santa Maria, Barcelona, Istanbul, Teheran, Karachi, Colombo, Singapore, Manila, Osaka, Chitose, Shemya, Anchorage, Seattle, Los Angeles)
Claimant
Henry G. Beaird (USA)
Crew
John O. LEAR, Robert R. KING
Type of engine
CJ-610
Aircraft
24
Aircraft manufacturer
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer
G E
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