So, 70 yrs ago, someone goes very far very "quickly" with very little help.
So, recently someone repeats said feat, slightly "faster" with the following, GPS, oodles of experience, flight planning, up to date Met, modern technology, etc etc etc............the list goes on.
Bravo and well done, lovely trip, but in no way is it comparable.............im sure both were knackered, but having 2009 technology on your side, must have been very reassuring.
A record may have been broken, but the spirit of the original feat shall linger.............