L. M. Whittington (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1j (Landplanes: take off weight 20 000 to 25 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
629,553 km/h
Date
28 Jan 1953
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Darwin, NT (Australia)
Claimant
L. M. Whittington (GBR)
Crew
J. A. Brown (United Kingdom)
Type of engine
Avon
Aircraft
Canberra
Aircraft manufacturer
English Electric
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
