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Constructed as a T-6G.
Remanufactured from unknown older T-6 or SNJ.
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17 September 1952 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 51-15048. |
17 September 1952 |
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Transferred to 3545th Basic Pilot Training Wing, Goodfield AFB, San Angelo, TX. |
By 1956 |
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Transferred to Military Assistance Program. |
1956 |
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Transported by ship.
Delivered by US Navy escort carrier to Pauillac, Bordeaux, France. |
1956 |
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Contracted to SFERMA Bordeaux-Merignac for work on the airframe.
Modified for counter insurgency (COIN) operations in North Afric. |
November 1956 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Armee de l Air with s/n 115048. |
November 1956 |
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Transferred to EAA 601, Chateaudun, France. |
From 31 December 1957 to 11 March 1960 |
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Transferred to EALA 10/72, Orleansville, Algeria.
Operated with markings: TE
Radio call sign F-UJTE. |
June 1965 |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the Armee de l Air. |
Circa 1966 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Forca Aerea Portuguesa. |
November 1980 |
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To Jerry E. Meadors, Indianapolis, IN with new c/r N8513Z. |
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Based at Eagle Creek Airpark, Indianapolis, IN.
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18 December 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N8513Z (T-6G, 182-735) issued. |
May 1981 |
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To Jerry E. Meadors, Indianapolis, IN with new c/r N42JM. |
7 July 1981 |
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Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number CHI81FEX25: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 09: 17 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Name Of Airport - Eagle Creek Airport, Indianapolis, IN. The flight departed from Indianapolis, IN, with the destination Columbus, IN. The engine failed or malfunctioned during the initial climb. Experienced a controlled collision with terrain on touch down...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
From 1981 to 1983 |
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Restored.
Rebuilt by Dennis Buehn/ Warbirds West, Compton CA. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #048.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 188.836 mph. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #48.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 185.464 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 188.741 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.476 mph. |
10 September 1991 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #48, named Slo-Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 192.892 mph. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #48, named Slo-Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 197.212 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 198.060 mph. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves Jr from Danville, IN. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 197.537 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 196.268 mph. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo-Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves Jr from Danville, IN. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 194.732 mph. |
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Markings Applied: USAF, TA-048, 115048 |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo Yeller.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves Jr. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 192.268 mph. Raced in Heat 2A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 192.917 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 197.082 mph. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves Jr. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 189.854 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 184.031 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 181.293 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 194.042 mph. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves Jr from Danville, IN. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 195.473 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 189.458 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 189.730 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.188 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves from Danville, IN. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 197.212 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.233 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 188.837 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 190.944 mph. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #3, named Slo Yeller.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dorel Graves from Danville, IN. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 199.417 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 191.786 mph. |
From 2 November 2007 to 2009 |
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To Donald Grundstrom, East Moline, IL keeping c/r N42JM. |
20 June 2009 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Davenport, IA |
26 July 2011 |
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Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: At 2011 Oshkosh |
29 July 2011 |
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Photographer: Todd Royer
Notes: Eaa airventure 2011 |
28 November 2012 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N42JM.
Registration pending to a new owner in Boulder Creek, CA. |
19 December 2012 |
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To Frederic A. Woldow, Boulder Creek, CA keeping c/r N42JM. |
1 January 2018 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N42JM (T-6G, 182-735) issued. |
13 July 2018 |
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To Frederic A. Woldow, Boulder Creek, CA keeping c/r N42JM. |
6 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Galesburg, IL |
7 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Galesburg, IL |
18 September 2023 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N42JM.
Sale reported to a new owner in Ankeny, IA. |
10 November 2023 |
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To Matthew P. Sawhill, Ankeny, IA keeping c/r N42JM. |
