George C. Watkins (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 
Altitude
Performance 
23 449 m
Date 
18 Apr 1958
Course / Location 
Edwards AFB, CA (USA)
Claimant 
George C. Watkins (USA)
Type of engine 
J79
Aircraft 
F-11F
Aircraft manufacturer 
Grumman
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
G E