D. W. Tomlinson (USA)

Status 
ratified - superseded since approved
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C (Aviation with engine)
Category 
General
Type of record 
Speed over a closed circuit of 5 000 km with 500 kg payload
Performance 
272.030 km/h
Date 
16 May 1935
Course / Location 
Brooklyn , NY (USA)
Claimant 
D. W. Tomlinson (USA)
Crew 
J. S. Bartles
Type of engine 
R-1820 Cyclone
Aircraft 
DC-1
Aircraft manufacturer 
Douglas
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Wright