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