Supermarine S.6B S1596
Supermarine S.6B S1596 was the companion racer to trophy-winning S1595. On 29 September 1931, Flight Lieutenant G.H. Stainforth flew it at roughly 406 mph, breaking the 400-mph barrier and establishing an absolute world speed record.
Identity
- Aliases
- S1596Supermarine S6B S15961931 world speed-record aircraft
- Name
- Supermarine S.6B S1596
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- Supermarine S.6B S1596 was the companion racer to trophy-winning S1595. On 29 September 1931, Flight Lieutenant G.H. Stainforth flew it at roughly 406 mph, breaking the 400-mph barrier and establishing an absolute world speed record.
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- Creation Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:58:44 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 9, 2026 at 05:58:44 UTC
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- Serial Number
- S1596
- Vehicle Code
- S1596