Clyde P. Evely (USA)

Status 
ratified - retired by changes of the sporting code
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
972.75 km/h
Date 
11 Jan 1962
Course / Location 
Okinawa (Japan) - Madrid (Spain)
Claimant 
Clyde P. Evely (USA)
Type of engine 
TF-33(military desig.for JT-3D)
Aircraft 
B-52H
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney