Peter Twiss (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 straight 15/25 km course
Performance 
1 822 km/h
Date 
10 Mar 1956
Course / Location 
Chichester (United Kingdom)
Claimant 
Peter Twiss (GBR)
Type of engine 
Avon
Aircraft 
Delta 2
Aircraft manufacturer 
Fairey
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Rolls Royce