J.D. Bartlett (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
1: internal combustion engine
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 2 000 km with 10 000 kg payload
Performance 
574,59 km/h
Date 
19 May 1946
Course / Location 
Dayton, OH (USA)
Claimant 
J.D. Bartlett (USA)
Crew 
WILLIAM MURRAY, C.M. YOUNGBLOOD, DON J. SHRADER, R.F.WILSON
Type of engine 
R-3350-23A
Aircraft 
B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Wright