William Arthur Waterton (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 closed circuit of 100 km without payload
Performance
873,786 km/h
Date
06 Feb 1948
Course / Location
Moreton Valence (United Kingdom)
Claimant
William Arthur Waterton (GBR)
Type of engine
Derwent
Aircraft
Meteor IV
Aircraft engine manufacturer
Rolls Royce
