Howard C. Johnson (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 
Altitude
Performance 
27 811 m
Date 
07 May 1958
Course / Location 
Palmdale, CA (USA)
Claimant 
Howard C. Johnson (USA)
Type of engine 
J79
Aircraft 
F-104A "Starfighter"
Aircraft manufacturer 
Lockheed
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E