O. F. Lassiter (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C (Aviation with engine)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Speed over 10 000 km
Performance 
439,67 km/h
Date 
30 Jul 1947
Course / Location 
Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, OH (USA)
Claimant 
O. F. Lassiter (USA)
Crew 
W.J. VELENTINE, W.D. BAILEY, F.O. HINCKLEY, A.J. ORILLON, R.L. LEWIS, J.J. BLANCIO, J.R. SANDERS, J. GAUTHIER, R.B. COREY
Type of engine 
R-3350-57A
Aircraft 
B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Wright