Thomas R. Grissom (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
Distance over a closed course
Performance
16 220.36 km
Date
14 Dec 1960
Course / Location
Edywards, CA (USA) - El Paso, TX - Andrews - Stephenville (New Foundland) - Eielson, AK - Philips, SD - Edwards, CA (USA)
Claimant
Thomas R. Grissom (USA)
Type of engine
J-57
Aircraft
B-52G
Aircraft manufacturer
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Pratt & Whitney
