John Knapp (GBR)
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
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
827,55 km/h
Date
22 Dec 1987
Course / Location
Ascension Island - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
John Knapp (GBR)
Type of engine
Conway
Aircraft
VC-10C Mk1
Aircraft manufacturer
BAe (British Aerospace)
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
