Ernest E. Basham (USA)

Status 
ratified - current record
Zone 
World
Class 
C (Powered Aeroplanes)
Sub-Class 
C-1 (Landplanes)
Type of record 
Speed over a Commercial Airline Route
Performance 
892,09 km/h
Date 
07 Sep 1962
Course / Location 
San Antonio, TX (USA) - Mexico City (Mexico)
Claimant 
Ernest E. Basham (USA)
Crew 
Cotton, Ranck, Jandacek
Type of engine 
JT-3D
Aircraft 
720B (707 Astrojet)
Aircraft manufacturer 
Boeing
Aircraft engine manufacturer 
Pratt & Whitney