Squadron-Leader F.R.D. Swain:Squadron-Leader F.R.D. Swain of the Royal Air Force. It was during September last year, that he came into prominence when he set up an altitude record of 49,944 feet from the South Farnborough Air Force Establishment. In December the record was officially recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, his achievement being inscribed on the official list of the records of the federation. May 6, 1937.

Squadron-Leader F.R.D. Swain:Squadron-Leader F.R.D. Swain of the Royal Air Force. It was during September last year, that he came into prominence when he set up an altitude record of 49,944 feet from the South Farnborough Air Force Establishment. In December the record was officially recognized by the Federation Aeronautique Internationale, his achievement being inscribed on the official list of the records of the federation. May 6, 1937.
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