Jenkins has spurred me on to hijack the thread to see what other 'record breaking' flights we might have competed for in military hardware.
May I start?
BFS to NHT (HS125) Conditions required were RW 17 or 25 for departure from BFS. Cruise at FL290 for max TAS with strong NW'ly Jet followed by the WCO 'snatch' onto 08 at NHT with the connivance of the LHR Director who were usually up for it on receipt of a phone call from Aldergrove.
I think the record for the 260nm was held by a grey haired ex-Britannia skipper (initials ML) who posted 38 mins TO to LDG in a 600 Series in either the late 70s or early 80s. Average 410kts - not bad for a short flight!
Any more?
mcdhu