Douglas G. Matthews (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1f (Landplanes: take off weight 6 000 to 9 000 kg)
Group 
3: turbo-jet
Type of record 
Speed over a recognised course
Performance 
568,82 km/h
Date 
28 Dec 1986
Course / Location 
London (United Kingdom) - Gander (Canada)
Claimant 
Douglas G. Matthews (USA)
Crew 
David Marco (USA)
Type of engine 
TFE731
Aircraft 
36A
Aircraft manufacturer 
Learjet
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Honeywell