JET RECORD BREAKER.—The international 100 kilometre closed circuit record has been raised by a Vickers Armstrong Supermarine “Attacker” jet fighter. The record flight took place on February 27, and a speed over the 100 kilometre circuit of 504.881 m.p.h. was established.
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Wanganui Chronicle, 12 April 1948, Page 5
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41JET RECORD BREAKER.—The international 100 kilometre closed circuit record has been raised by a Vickers Armstrong Supermarine “Attacker” jet fighter. The record flight took place on February 27, and a speed over the 100 kilometre circuit of 504.881 m.p.h. was established. Wanganui Chronicle, 12 April 1948, Page 5
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