John Knapp (GBR)

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 
827,55 km/h
Date 
22 Dec 1987
Course / Location 
Ascension Island - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
John Knapp (GBR)
Type of engine 
Conway
Aircraft 
VC-10C Mk1
Aircraft manufacturer 
BAe (British Aerospace)
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce