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Constructed as a P-51D-25-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-84860. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Indonesian Air Force. |
1978 |
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To Vanpac Carriers/Stephen Johnson, Oakland, CA. |
1979 |
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Transported by ship. Moved from Indonesia to Oakland, CA, as part of a package of ten incomplete AURI P-51 airframes and spare parts to be sold as parts kits. |
From 7 August 1984 to By 1988 |
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To John MacGuire, El Paso, TX with new c/r N55509. |
January 1989 |
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To Aero Classics Inc/Darryl Bond, Chino, CA keeping c/r N55509. |
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Based at Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, CA.
View the Location Dossier |
31 March 1989 |
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To Aero Classics Inc, Chino, CA with new c/r N327DB. |
19 May 1989 |
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First flight. Flown at Chino, CA. |
23 June 1989 |
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Assigned civil registration: N327DB |
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Transferred to the Piper Enforcer program and was assigned the ID PAS82087. |
27 September 1989 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL327DB (P-51D, 44-84860) issued. |
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Raced as #52, named Lady Jo, 484860. |
Circa 1991 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
Circa 1991 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #52, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 335.828 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 314.733 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 277.752 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 312.954 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 320.296 mph. |
November 1991 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airshow, Chino Airport, CA |
30 January 1992 |
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Civil registration, N327DB, cancelled. |
From 6 June 1992 to 7 June 1992 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed in the Denver Air Races event. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 296.215 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 279.675 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 286.474 mph. |
By 14 September 1992 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N327DB. |
From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Patterson. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 337.276 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 311.654 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 282.285 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 294.621 mph. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Patterson. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 340.809 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 267.657 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 289.962 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 300.451 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 323.438 mph. |
From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 310.402 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 279.062 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 264.757 mph. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 352.017 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 296.257 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 275.072 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 296.572 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 277.428 mph. |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 331.693 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 298.415 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 317.483 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 313.026 mph. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Chino, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 347.975 mph. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 347.019 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 303.858 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 292.850 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 27th place with an average speed of 336.018 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 295.225 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 300.571 mph. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 342.219 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 274.483 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 279.866 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 283.574 mph. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. 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 Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 357.269 mph. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 351.200 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 295.637 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 278.390 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 286.602 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 295.250 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 #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 348.108 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 298.420 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 313.961 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 343.450 mph. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Art Vance from Sebastopol, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 344.444 mph. |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 354.577 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 312.254 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 352.372 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 315.254 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 352.009 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 343.928 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 329.530 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 331.798 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 358.265 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 326.928 mph. |
11 September 2006 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Unlimited Class racer Lady Jo in the pits at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Gordon from Healdsburg, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 340.070 mph. Raced in Heat 1D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 317.085 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 319.378 mph. |
29 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 345.371 mph. Raced in Heat 1D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 346.486 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 314.284 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 338.003 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 307.406 mph. |
14 September 2008 |
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Photographer: Kat Fallacy
Notes: IMG_2642 Explore fallacy |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 352.191 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 318.465 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 342.115 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 319.401 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 339.242 mph. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 349.527 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 344.000 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 318.679 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 342.886 mph. Raced in the Championship race. The race was canceled and 10th place was assigned based on previous heat results. |
Circa 16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
17 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
14 May 2011 |
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Photographer: Todd Royer |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 344.916 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 312.762 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 333.26 mph. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dan Vance from Windsor, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 327.120 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 303.573 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 305.431 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 323.815 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 330.507 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 304.403 mph. |
14 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
14 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
14 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
10 November 2014 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N327DB. Registration pending to a new owner in Healdsburg, CA. |
19 March 2015 |
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To Daryl L. Bond, Healdsburg, CA keeping c/r N327DB. |
11 August 2015 |
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To Aero Classics Inc, Cloverdale, CA keeping c/r N327DB. |
From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Gordon from Windsor, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 480.644 mph. Started Heat 1B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 294.105 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 299.329 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 301.722 mph. |
24 September 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Wings over Wine Country Air Show in Sonoma, California. |
24 September 2016 |
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9 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #81, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Gordon from Boise, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 328.643 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 318.442 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 298.978 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 314.275 mph. |
21 November 2020 |
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To Tango Foxtrot Llc, Scottsdale, AZ keeping c/r N327DB. |
8 February 2022 |
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To Tango Foxtrot Llc, Scottsdale, AZ with new c/r N751RC. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #75, named Lady Jo. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala II from Idaho Falls, ID. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 308.85 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 318.927 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 306.423 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 311.196 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 314.187 mph. |
13 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
14 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
16 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |