Michael J. Lithgow (GBR)
Status
ratified - current record
Zone
World
Class
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class
C-1g (Landplanes: take off weight 9 000 to 12 000 kg)
Group
3: turbo-jet
Type of record
Speed over a recognised course
Performance
1 77,417 km/h
Date
05 Jul 1953
Course / Location
London (United Kingdom) - Paris (France)
Claimant
Michael J. Lithgow (GBR)
Type of engine
Avon
Aircraft
Supermarine Swift Mk. IV
Aircraft Engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
Aircraft manufacturer
Vikers Armstrong
