W. J. Wakelin (GBR)
Status
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance
491,743 km/h
Date
01 Jun 1953
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Genève (Switzerland)
Claimant
W. J. Wakelin (GBR)
Type of engine
Dart
Aircraft
Viscount
Aircraft manufacturer
Vickers
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
