John J.A. Smith (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
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
426,711 km/h
Date
12 Mar 1978
Course / Location
Gander, NF (Canada) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant
John J.A. Smith (GBR)
Type of engine
GTSIO-520
Aircraft
Commander 685
Aircraft manufacturer
Rockwell
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Continental
