Harry Bennett (GBR)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1e (Landplanes: take off weight 3 000 to 6 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
1 019,24 km/h
Date 
25 Apr 1961
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Valletta (Malta)
Claimant 
Harry Bennett (GBR)
Type of engine 
Avon
Aircraft 
Hunter FGA 9
Aircraft manufacturer 
Hawker
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce