C. S. Irvine (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C (Aviation with engine)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Distance in a straight line
Performance 
12 739.59 km
Date 
20 Nov 1945
Course / Location 
Guam (Guam) - Washington D.C. (USA)
Claimant 
C. S. Irvine (USA)
Crew 
W.J.Benett, G.F.Broughton, Dock West, W.S. O'Hara, F.S. O'Leary, K.L. Royer, F.J.Shannon, J.A. Shinnault, G.R. Stanley
Type of engine 
R-3350-23A
Aircraft 
B-29 Superfortress
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Wright