Marcel Doret (FRA)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C 2nd category 1937-1949 (Multiseat - engine 4 - 6.5l (Light Landplane))
Category
General
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
159,071 km/h
Date
24 May 1937
Course / Location
Paris (France) - Hanoi (Vietnam)
Claimant
Marcel Doret (FRA)
Crew
François Micheletti (France)
Type of engine
6 Q
Aircraft
C635 Simoun
Aircraft manufacturer
Caudron
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Renault