Derek Francis Robbins (GBR)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1d (Landplanes: take off weight 1750 to 3000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
946,37 km/h
Date 
17 Jun 1958
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Valletta (Malta)
Claimant 
Derek Francis Robbins (GBR)
Type of engine 
Avon
Aircraft 
Scimitar
Aircraft manufacturer 
Vikers Armstrong
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce