J. W. Burton (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 
962,58 km/h
Date 
08 Apr 1986
Course / Location 
Auckland (New Zealand) - London (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
J. W. Burton (GBR)
Type of engine 
Olympus
Aircraft 
Concorde
Aircraft manufacturer 
Aérospatiale/BAC
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce