Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51D-25-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA.

Circa 1945

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 45-11453.

1963

To John A. Colling, Scottsdale, AZ with new c/r N5479V.

From 1963 to 1964

To 48206 Cavalier T. A. Underwood, Buckeye, AZ keeping c/r N5479V.

1966

To Sanford Aviation, Gardena, CA keeping c/r N5479V.

10 June 1966

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Boliviana with s/n 511.

8 September 1967

Certificate of airworthiness for NL94384 (F-51D, 44-74832) issued.

1977

Photographer: Jeffrey Billings
Notes: Taken at Ft. Lauderdale Executive airport.

1977

Photographer: Jeffrey Billings

December 1977

To Arny Carnegie, Edmonton, AB.
Obtained dismantled.

January 1978

To Neil McClain and Thomas Baily, Strathmore, AB with new c/r C-GXUP.

January 1978

Ferry flight.
Ferry permit issued for flight from Edmonton to Strathmore, AB.

6 May 1978

To George Roberts, FL with new c/r N59038.

1978

Assigned civil registration: N6310T {2}

July 1979

Photographer: Unknown

29 July 1979

Photographer: Paul Thallon
Notes: 1979 photo at Oshkosh WI - of a North American P-51D Mustang

From 1982 to 1985

Restored.
Restored at Fort Collins, CO. Adopted the identification of USAAF s/n 44-74832 c/r N551MR, which had been destroyed in a hangar fire.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier

From 1982 to 1983

To Whittington Bros, Fort Lauderdale, FL keeping c/r N6310T {2}.

From 1983 to 1985

To Mickey Rupp, Port Salerno, FL keeping c/r N6310T {2}.

1985

First flight.

Circa 1985

Photographer: Bradley Haskin

7 June 1985

To Herbert E. Rupp DBA, Palm City, FL with new c/r N551MR (F-51D, 44-74832).

Circa 8 September 1986

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

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #5 {2}, named OLD CROW.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify.

Markings Applied: MR A, 474832

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #5, named OLD CROW, RUPP MARINE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 391.170 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 343.052 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.701 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 385.809 mph.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #5, named OLD CROW, RUPP MARINE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 392.762 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 380.123 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 328.345 mph.

From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990

Raced as #5, named Old Crow.
Was to have competed at the Colorado National Air Races, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Mickey Rupp.

From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

Raced as #5, named OLD CROW, RUPP MARINE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 419.196 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 389.146 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 409.915 mph.

From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

Raced as #5, named OLD CROW, RUPP MARINE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 418.076 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 430.115 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 420.179 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 426.607 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 424.243 mph.

From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

Raced as #5, named SAMURAI.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp.

From 22 October 1993 to 24 October 1993

Raced as #5, named Samurai.
Competed in the Kansas City Air Races event. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 351.16 mph. Started Heat 3 Silver, but did not finish. Left the Heat 4 race with engine failure.

From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

Raced as #5, named Samurai.
Was to have competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Mickey Rupp.

Circa 1995

Photographer: Bradley Haskin

From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

Raced as #5, named Samurai.
Was to have competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited P class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Mickey Rupp. Was supposed to compete but Mr. Rupp hit a bird in Florida while making high speed runs.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #5, named Samurai.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mickey Rupp. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 457.353 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 395.990 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 410.945 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 415.407 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 420.031 mph.

Circa 11 September 1995

Photographer: Shawn Aro

Markings Applied: Old Crow, 414450

17 September 1995

Photographer: Anthony Taylor / warbirdfotos.com

12 February 1996

Crashed.
Crashed and destoryed by fire at Naked Lady Ranch, St, Stuart, FL.

12 February 1996

Crashed.
There was one minor injury. The accident occurred at the Naked Lady Ranch Airport (64X) Palm City, FL, United States while on appoach. The airframe was destroyed. On final approach, the pilot advanced the throttle, with no response from the engine. The pilot stated that the engine had quit and he attempted an unsuccessful restart. To avoid a stand of trees the pilot maneuvered through a yard. The aircraft struck an oak tree, came to rest on the approach end of runway 36 and burned...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

From 1998 to 2003

To Jack Rousch, Livonia, MI.
Obtained as a restoration project.

From 4 September 2003 to 2004

To Jack Rousch, Livonia, MI keeping c/r N551MR.

6 December 2005

To Jack Rousch, Livonia, MI with new c/r N51CY {2}.

From November 2006 to 2007

To Jack Rousch, Livonia, MI with new c/r N94384.

24 April 2007

To Timothy L. McPherson, Page, ND keeping c/r N94384.

28 September 2007

Photographer: Robert Bourlier
Notes: Photographed at the GML airshow, Columbus, Ohio.

1 January 2008

Certificate of airworthiness for NL94384 (F-51D, 44-74832) issued.

Operated by Fargo Air Museum, Hector International Airport, Fargo, ND.
View the Location Dossier

20 April 2010

To Timothy L. McPherson, Page, ND keeping c/r N94384.

11 March 2011

Civil registration, N59038, cancelled.

July 2014

Photographer: Nigel Hitchman
Notes: At 2014 EAA Airventure at Oshkosh, Wisconsin

29 November 2016

To Timothy L. McPherson, Page, ND keeping c/r N94384.

1 December 2018

To unknown owner with c/r N551TM.
Registration pending to a new owner in Page, ND.

27 February 2020

To Timothy L. McPherson, Page, ND with new c/r N94384.