Dates

Event

From 1944 to 13 September 1944

Constructed as a P-51D-25-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA.

1944

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-72902.

7 June 1947

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 9564 as a Mustang TF.IV.

Transferred to No. 402 Squadron (Auxiliary), Stevenson Field, MB.
Operated with markings: AC F, VC-ACF

Transferred to Training Air Command.

From By 25 February 1957 to 7 September 1960

Transferred to Crown Assets Disposal.

25 February 1957

To Intercontinental Airways/James H. Defuria and Fred J. Ritts, Canastota, NY.

From 1957 to 1961

Stored uncovered at Carberry, Manitoba.

From 10 May 1960 to 1964

To Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN with new c/r N6343T.

7 September 1960

To Intercontinental Airways/James H. Defuria/Fred J. Ritts, Syracuse NY keeping c/r N6343T.

20 September 1960

Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

6 July 1962

Ferry permit from Carberry to Elkhart issued to Chuck Mitchell.

Ferried from Carberry to Elkart.

26 April 1963

FAA Inspection: TT Airframe: 427 hrs, TT Engine: 168 hrs.

January 1964

To Appliance Buyers Credit keeping c/r N6343T.
Repossessed.

17 April 1964

To E. D. Weiner, Long Beach CA keeping c/r N6343T.
Purchased at auction.

By 12 September 1964

To E. D. Weiner, Long Beach CA with new c/r N335.

From 12 September 1964 to 12 September 1964

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Started the One Mile Course race, but did not finish. Pulled out due to bad weather and landed at Jacksonville, Florida.

From 12 September 1964 to 20 September 1964

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Modifications included good airframe cleanup including removing and fairing over the wing gun ports and the installation of a P-51H Aeroproducts propeller. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 288.40 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 282.72 mph.

From 29 May 1965 to 6 June 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Modifications included good airframe cleanup including removing and fairing over the wing gun ports and the installation of a blunt-tip Hamilton Standard propeller. Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.44 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 328.60 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 346.89 mph.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 315.44 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 328.35 mph. Started Heat 3 Silver, but did not finish.

From 6 September 1965 to 6 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 348.6 mph. Took on 400 gallons of fuel at Duncan, OK.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: E.D. Weiner was the winner of the 1965 Harolds Club Race. E.D. also participated in the Unlimited Class pylon races in 1965 with this Mustang as well. Another Bob Pauley image taken at the Sky Ranch.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Tim OBrien

From 23 September 1965 to 26 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Competed at the Las Vegas International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 347.37 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 303.02 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 316.5 mph.

From 11 November 1965 to 14 November 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL to Palm Springs, CA, 2,037.9 miles. Competed at the Palm Springs International Aeroclassic in the Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 363.911 mph.

From 2 September 1967 to 4 September 1967

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Fitted with a wet wing holding 600+ gallons. The race was from Palm Springs, CA, to Cleveland. Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 411 mph.

Circa 20 September 1967

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 21 September 1967 to 21 September 1967

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 400.23 mph.

24 September 1967

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: On past performances E.D. Weiner and his Cross country prepared Mustang N335 had to be the favorite for the 1967 Harolds Club Race. Having just defeated Mike Carroll and his Sea Fury in a cross country dash to Cleveland I am sure he was very surprised that Mike and the Sea Fury had defeated him. Bob Pauley took this beautiful photo of this Mustang on the ramp during the 1967 Reno Air Races.

From 15 September 1968 to 15 September 1968

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.
The race was from Milwaukee, WI, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 361.14 mph.

20 September 1968

Photographer: Ron Olsen

September 1969

Markings Applied: 14

September 1969

Photographer: Charles Daniels Collection / San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive

From 14 September 1969 to 14 September 1969

Raced as #14.
The reace was from Milwaukee, WI to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Did not start in the One Mile Course race.

1970

To Estate of E. D. Weiner keeping c/r N335.

From 8 May 1973 to 2010

To Violet M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N335.

From 1973 to 1980

Loaned to EAA Museum, Hales Corner, WI.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #14.
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.

9 January 1979

Certificate of airworthiness for NL335 (P-51D, 44-72902) issued.

From 1980 to 1989

Stored at Tuckee, CA.

1980

Photographer: Charlene Aro

1980

Photographer: Charlene Aro

1980

Photographer: Charlene Aro

Circa 1985

Photographer: Robert Dias

Transported by ground.
Moved to Mesa AZ.

From 1996 to 1998

Restored.
The work was carried out at Mesa.

Not flown.

15 June 1999

To V M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N335.

2002

Transported by ground.
Moved to Mesa, AZ for restoration.

2002

Restoration started.
Under restoration American Dreamer.

1 January 2009

Certificate of airworthiness for NL335 (P-51D, 44-72902) issued.

14 December 2011

Placed on display with Champlin Fighter Museum, Falcon Field, Phoenix, AZ.
On display here until the museum closed.
View the Location Dossier

21 January 2012

To Valerie M. Bonzer, West Hollywood, CA keeping c/r N335.

March 2012

Spotted in a hangar in good condition but not flying.