J. R. Ward (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1p (Landplanes: take off weight 100 000 to 150 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
948,49 km/h
Date
30 Mar 1962
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Aden (Yemen)
Claimant
J. R. Ward (GBR)
Type of engine
Siddeley Olympus MK 104
Aircraft
Vulcan 1a
Aircraft manufacturer
Avro
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Bristol
