Jean Mermoz (FRA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C.bis (Seaplane)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Distance in a straight line without landing
Performance 
3 173,20 km
Date 
13 May 1930
Course / Location 
St. Louis (Senegal) - Natal (Brazil)
Claimant 
Jean Mermoz (FRA)
Crew 
Jean DABRY, Léo GIMIE
Type of engine 
12 Hbr
Aircraft 
28-3
Aircraft manufacturer 
Latécoère
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Hispano-Suiza