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Constructed as a Cosmic Wind.

To unknown owner with c/r N36C.

From 18 August 1951 to 19 August 1951

Raced as #6, named Miss COSMIC WIND.
Appeared at the National Air Races Detroit to compete in the Goodyear class, but did not qualify.

From 12 September 1964 to 20 September 1964

Raced as #6, named Ole Tiger.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Bob Downey from Whittier, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 184.27 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 173.99 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 166.57 mph.

From 22 March 1965 to 23 March 1965

Raced as #6.
Competed at the Saint Petersburg International Aviation Exposition in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 185.98 mph.

From 6 June 1965 to 6 June 1965

Raced as #31, named Miss San Bernardino.
Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Midget Class. The primary pilot was Art Scholl. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 191.0 mph.

From 6 June 1965 to 6 June 1965

Raced as #6, named Miss Reno.
Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Midget Class. The primary pilot was Bill Stead. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 179.6 mph.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #6, named Little Miss Reno.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Bill Stead. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 169.89 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 171.39 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. No time was recorded and finished in 6th place.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Bill Stead and Miss Cosmic Wind are poised on the start line for a 190 cubic inch class heat race at the 1965 Reno Air Races held at the Sky Ranch. This was one of a series of photos that Bob Pauley took. One of the series ended up on the cover of Air Progress magazine.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Al Chute

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Al Chute

By November 1965

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed in Palm Springs, CA.

From 27 May 1966 to 30 May 1966

Raced as #6.
Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Midget Class. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 151.46 mph.

From 21 September 1966 to 26 September 1966

Raced as #6, named miss Cosmic Wind.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Marion Baker. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 170.78 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 156.59 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 160.46 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 159.89 mph.

From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967

Raced as #6, named miss Cosmic Wind.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Nick Jones. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 171.10 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 171.72 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 174.08 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 169.65 mph.

From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

Raced as #6, named miss Cosmic Wind.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Damon Berry. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 188.15 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 182.48 mph.

Circa 12 September 1972

Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Miss Cosmic Wind would see many different color schemes and pilots during its career as a Formula One Racer. In 1972 the veteran race plane was flown by Damon Berry, son of Roy Berry. A beautiful image on the ramp at Reno by veteran Air Racing Historian/Photographer Al Chute.

Circa 12 September 1972

Photographer: Al Chute

From 21 October 1972 to 23 October 1972

Raced as #6, named miss Cosmic Wind.
Competed in the Quaker State Grand Prix F-1 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Damon Berry. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place.

29 June 1978

Certificate of airworthiness for NX36C (COSMIC WIND, 105) issued.

From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

Raced as #6, named Miss Cosmic Wind.
Attended the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos, but did not compete in the F1 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Tom Aslett from Twin Falls, ID.
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30 May 1985

To unknown owner with c/r N36C.
Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA.

12 June 2013

Civil registration, N36C, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Chino, CA.

In the inventory of Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
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10 December 2021

Photographer: Adam Estes

10 December 2021

Photographer: Adam Estes