Godfrey Bowles (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1s (Landplanes: take off weight 250 000 to 300 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
913,853 km/h
Date
13 Mar 1977
Course / Location
Los Angeles, CA (USA) - Prestwick (United Kingdom)
Claimant
Godfrey Bowles (GBR)
Type of engine
CF 6
Aircraft
DC-10-30
Aircraft manufacturer
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer
General Electric
