Land-speed landmarks - first to exceed 400 mi/h over both legs of two-leg run

According to Official Guinness Records,

Craig Breedlove (USA), driving Spirit of America (jet engine), achieved a speed of 407.518 mi/h in Bonneville, Utah, USA, on 5 August 1963.

For a complete list of 1963 records, please visit 1963 Guinness Records in United States.

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