H. B. Martin (GBR)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
449,400 km/h
Date
01 May 1947
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Cape Town (South Africa)
Claimant
H. B. Martin (GBR)
Crew
E. B. Sismore (United Kingdom)
Type of engine
Merlin
Aircraft
Mosquito RG 238
Aircraft manufacturer
De Havilland
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
