B. Björnstad (NOR)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
858 km/h
Date 
02 Jun 1963
Course / Location 
New York, NY (USA) - Bergen (Norway)
Claimant 
B. Björnstad (NOR)
Crew 
H. STENSTADVOLD, K. STENSBY, J. SILBERG
Type of engine 
J75-p-13 /JT4
Aircraft 
DC-8
Aircraft manufacturer 
McDonnell Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney