BANGOR – Helicopter pilot Scott Kasprowicz and co-pilot Steve Sheik set the world speed record for a helicopter trip from New York to London, a journey that included a refueling stop at Bangor International Airport on Aug. 6.

Kasprowicz and Sheik, who are attempting to break the world record for a circumnavigation, made the 3,449-nautical-mile journey in 40 hours, 41 minutes, breaking the old record by more than 35 hours. The time includes refueling and rest stops.

They landed at Red Hill, which is south of London, on Saturday.

The record will be submitted to the National Aeronautical Association for verification.

Kasprowicz, a former telecommunications executive, and Sheik are now in eastern Russia and anticipate entering the U.S. at Nome, Alaska, later this week. They already have traveled more than 10,881 nautical miles.

The two pilots are traveling in an AgustaWestland Grand helicopter that has not been modified for the trip.

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