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1945 Boeing XC 97 Sets Speed Record

The Boeing XC-97 which was a tranpsport plane modeled after the B-29 Super fortress flew from Seattle Washingotn to Washington DE in 6 hours and 3 minutes. The plane was fully pressurized and able to fly at a speed of 383 miles per hours.