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Constructed as an AT-6.
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Remanufactured as a T-6G by North American at Downey, CA.
New construction number, 168-636, assigned to the airframe. |
Circa 1949 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 49-3492. |
2 February 1959 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N2897G (T-6G, 49-3492) issued. |
By 1963 |
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To Valley Leasing Co, San Jose, CA with new c/r N2897G. |
From By 1966 to By 1984 |
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To Paul R. MacY, Tulelake, CA. |
By 1986 |
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To Six Cat Racing Inc/Nick MacY, Tulelake, CA. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 214.907 mph. |
8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 215.597 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 218.026 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 220.402 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 214.597 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 223.193 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.107 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 218.784 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 219.764 mph. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 221.231 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.236 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 227.731 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 212.492 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: NIck Macy takes off in Six Cat for T-6 practice during the 1989 Reno Air Races. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 224.102 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.287 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.057 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 222.263 mph. |
Circa 17 September 1990 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 223.600 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 218.599 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.687 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 217.508 mph. |
20 December 1991 |
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To Six Cat Racing Inc, Tulelake, CA keeping c/r N2897G. |
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To Tulelake Municipal Airport (O81), Newell, CA.
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From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 228.143 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 223.078 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.852 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 225.688 mph. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 220.796 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 218.444 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.743 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.432 mph. |
From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994 |
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Raced as #6, named Six Cat.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick Macy. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 221.525 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 226.958 mph. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 230.900 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 223.817 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 228.654 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.412 mph. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.622 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.704 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.407 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.998 mph. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 232.363 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.244 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 230.042 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 227.171 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 233.208 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.663 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 234.787 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 229.396 mph. |
September 2000 |
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Photographer: Toshiro Hara
Notes: at the Reno Air Races 2000 |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 230.891 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 226.442 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.456 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 228.299 mph. |
1 January 2002 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N2897G (T-6G, 49-3492) issued. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 228.938 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 224.366 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.138 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.645 mph. |
From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.123 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.351 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.187 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 235.264 mph. |
8 September 2003 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races held at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
8 September 2003 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races held at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.819 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 235.279 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 238.272 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.269 mph. |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.901 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 235.026 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 233.442 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.040 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.816 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.814 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 234.347 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 235.609 mph. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 233.718 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.774 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.258 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 234.301 mph. |
10 September 2007 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The T-6 Class racer Six-Cat on the ramp at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 243.083 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.887 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 239.654 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
21 August 2009 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX2897G (T-6G, 49-3492) issued. |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 239.350 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 241.094 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.749 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.557 mph. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 244.539 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Started Heat 2B, but was disqualified. Raced in the Championship race. The race was canceled and 6th place was assigned based on previous heat results. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 238.786 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.382 mph. |
15 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 240.279 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 246.047 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 243.288 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 247.317 mph. |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 243.722 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. |
From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 234.584 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 229.715 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 230.376 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 231.702 mph. |
From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 238.524 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 234.149 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.174 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.730 mph. |
From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 251.792 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 238.561 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 236.717 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 231.104 mph. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 232.632 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.601 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 232.424 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.434 mph. |
17 September 2017 |
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Photographer: Allen Hess
Notes: T-6 Class, Race #6 Norh American T-6G Six Cat Pilot: Nick Macy. 2017-0917-1188 Reno Air Races, Stead Field, Nv |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 232.408 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 182.143 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.898 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 225.676 mph. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 231.439 mph. Did not start in Heat 1A. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 220.751 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
9 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the T-6 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tule Lake, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.838 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.825 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 232.251 mph. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #6, named Six-Cat.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tule Lake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 227.15 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 222.284 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 223.582 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 226.126 mph. |
Circa 13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
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Crashed.
Involved in a fatal mid-air collision with race #14 while landing after the gold final race on Sunday. Both pilots perished.
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