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Constructed as a Sea Fury FB.11. |
27 May 1948 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Navy with s/n VR919. |
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Transferred to 871 Squadron. |
1 January 1956 |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Navy. |
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Restored.
Work commenced at Phoenix, AZ. Used in the restoration project was the tail of VR918 and the fuselage of VR919. |
From 1969 to By 1976 |
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To Frank C. Sanders, Chino, CA with new c/r N232J {1}. |
1970 |
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Transported by ground.
Moved to Tustin, CA. |
6 September 1980 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Aurora, IL |
6 September 1980 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Aurora, IL |
6 June 1981 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX232MB (SEA FURY F B II, 41H609972) issued. |
October 1984 |
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Photographer: Robert Bourlier
Notes: Topeka, KS Airshow |
From 1988 to By 1994 |
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To Robert J. Lamplough, North Weald, UK keeping c/r N232J {1}. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #232.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Lamplough. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 361.370 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 350.990 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 353.483 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 350.196 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
From Unknown to 24 April 1990 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from Spingdale, OH, to North Weald, UK. |
13 June 1994 |
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To Aces High Ltd, North Weald, Epping with new c/r G-BVOE (HAWKER SEA FURY FB11, 41H-609972). |
24 January 1995 |
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Civil registration, G-BVOE, cancelled.
Exported to the United States of America. |
January 1995 |
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To Maruna Airplane Co, Akron, OH. |
27 January 1995 |
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Civil registration, G-BVOE, cancelled. |
1 February 1995 |
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To Gallant Corp, Dover, DE with new c/r N232J {1}. |
16 January 1996 |
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Transported by ground.
Moved from North Weald to the Felixstowe Docks in preparation for shipping to the USA. |
From 21 March 1996 to By 1997 |
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To Michael Brown, Carson City, NV. |
From By 1996 to By 1998 |
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Restored.
Restored for racing at Ione, CA, with a R-3350 installed. |
29 April 1996 |
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To Sea Fury Ltd, Carson City, NV with new c/r N232MB. |
May 1997 |
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To Sea Fury Ltd/Michael Brown, Carson City, NV keeping c/r N232MB. |
1998 |
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First flight. |
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Contracted to Sanders Aviation, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA for work on the airframe.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 433.173 mph. Did not start in Heat 2B. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 433.173 mph. |
By 2002 |
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Low drag canopy installed at Ione, CA. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 468.266 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 446.192 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 455.825 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 455.965 mph. |
Circa 2003 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno. |
From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 465.382 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 463.435 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 463.959 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 455.170 mph. |
1 January 2006 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX232MB (SEA FURY F B II, 41H609972) issued. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 478.512 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 471.566 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 478.709 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 481.619 mph. |
17 September 2006 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NCAR Reno UNL Gold Final |
17 July 2007 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX232MB (SEA FURY F B II, 41H609972) issued. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 472.843 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 470.055 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
16 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NCAR Reno UNL Gold Final - lap 7 |
16 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NCAR Reno UNL Gold Final engine out on lap 8! |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 473.404 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 469.754 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 472.132 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 473.816 mph. |
3 March 2009 |
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To Lewis Aeronautical Llc, San Antonio, TX keeping c/r N232MB. |
8 November 2010 |
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To Lewis Racing Llc, San Antonio, TX keeping c/r N232MB. |
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Based at Lewis Air Legends/Rod Lewis, Lewis Ranch Airport, San Antonio, TX.
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12 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #232.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 467.054 mph. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #232, named September Fury.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 402.109 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 443.033 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 450.943 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 355.506 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 450.406 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 456.746 mph. |
11 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Phototographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Nevada. |
15 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
17 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
17 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. Pilot Robert Gibson taxis in after the Gold Final race. |
9 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
9 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. During the race #232 made a loud bang noise and pulled up off the course with a mayday call. As you can see in this picture the cowl is partially separated. |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #232.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 479.164 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. |
15 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. #232 landed safely. The next day these photos were taken. This photo shows damage to the induction intake which had partially disintegrated and was ingested. |
15 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
15 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. The horizontal stabilizer was also damaged by debris from the cowl disintegration. |
From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014 |
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Raced as #232.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. |
9 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
30 May 2019 |
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To Plane Fun Inc TR Trustee, Snellville, GA keeping c/r N232MB. |
Circa 5 November 2020 |
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Contracted to Sanders Aeronautics, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA for work on the airframe.
View the Location Dossier |
5 November 2020 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Sanders Aeronautics, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA. |
5 November 2020 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Sanders Aeronautics, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA. |
