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Constructed as a P-51D-20-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-72400. |
1 July 1946 |
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To Woody Edmondson, Lynchburg, VA with new c/r N69406. |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX13Y issued. |
From 30 August 1946 to 2 September 1946 |
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Raced as #42, named City of Lynchburg Va.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy Reciprocating Division race. The primary pilot was Woodrow Edmondson. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 334.079 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 354.395 mph. |
5 December 1946 |
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To Woody Edmondson, Lynchburg, VA with new c/r N13Y. |
21 December 1946 |
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To DiPonti Aviation, Minneapolis, MN keeping c/r N13Y. |
From 21 July 1947 to 1959 |
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To Anson Johnson, Miami, FL keeping c/r N13Y. |
From 30 August 1947 to 1 September 1947 |
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Raced as #45.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Kendall Trophy race. The primary pilot was Anson Johnson. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 347.537 mph. Started the One Mile Course race, but did not finish. Left the race on the fifth lap. |
Circa 30 August 1947 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. |
1948 |
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Photographer: Stephen Hudek Collection
Notes: Another right hand view of Anson Johnson and his Mustang as it appeared at Cleveland in 1948. Photo is from Stephen J. Hudek collection. |
From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948 |
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Raced as #45.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy race. The primary pilot was Anson L Johnson. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 398.634 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 383.767 mph. |
Circa 4 September 1948 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Anson Johnson with the trophy after winning the Thompson at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH. |
1949 |
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Photographer: Peter Bowers
Notes: Anson Johnson and his Mustang on the starting line for the 1949 Thompson Trophy race. Pete Bowers photo. |
1949 |
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Photographer: Harold G. Martin
Notes: Anson Johnson on the starting line for the 1949 Thompson Trophy as captured by the legendary Aviation photographer Harold G. Martin. |
By 3 September 1949 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N13Y. |
From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949 |
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Raced as #45.
Fitted with wing air scoops. Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy Reciprocating Division race. The primary pilot was Anson Johnson. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 383.475 mph. Started the B Feature race, but did not finish. Left the race on Lap 9 with gear and broken exhaust stacks leading to CO fumes. |
From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949 |
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Raced as #45.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Tinnerman Trophy race. The primary pilot was Anson Johnson. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 383.475 mph. Did not start in the B Feature race. |
1952 |
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From Joe Baughers site: Attempted piston air speed record, 1952 but the timing equipment on the ground failed to operate properly, invalidating the estimated 510mph run (which would have been a world record for a propeller aircraft at the time). |
1952 |
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Attempt on piston airspeed record. |
28 September 1959 |
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To Robert Bean, Danville, IL with new c/r N502. |
May 1962 |
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To John Juneau and George Nesmith, Opa Locka, FL keeping c/r N502. |
Circa August 1962 |
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Photographer: Larry Johnson
Notes: I shot this in MIA. This was 44-72400. |
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Photographer: Bruce Fraites Collection
Notes: Anson Johnsons P-51 most likely in Miami. It passed thru several owners including Walt Ohlrich before being restored for display at the NEAM. |
November 1962 |
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To John Juneau, Opa Locka, FL keeping c/r N502. |
Circa December 1962 |
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To Robert DOrsay, Opa Locka, FL keeping c/r N502. |
From 1963 to 1964 |
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To Frank W. Lloyd, Miami, FL keeping c/r N502. |
1964 |
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(1964 USCR: last FAA annual inspection 8.57). |
February 1965 |
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To Walter E. Ohlrich, Tulsa, OK keeping c/r N502. |
From March 1966 to 1972 |
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To Richard M. Vartanian, Pasedena, CA with new c/r N913Y. |
19 July 1972 |
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To Leonard Tanner, Granby, CT keeping c/r N913Y. |
From 16 August 1972 to 1984 |
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To Bradley Air Museum, Windsor Locks, CT with new c/r N13Y.
Acquired derelict. |
13 October 1972 |
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Civil registration, N913Y, cancelled. |
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To Richard M. Vartanian, Pasadena, CA with new c/r N913Y. |
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In the inventory of New England Air Museum, Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT.
 View the Location Dossier |
1984 |
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Restored.
The work was carried out at Skaneateles, NY. |
From 1984 to Circa 2023 |
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To NN New England Air Museum, Bradley, CT. |
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Restored.
Rick Centore comments (30 December 2016): The highly modified Mustang was restored as it looked in 1949. It competed in four Thompson Trophy races and won in 1948. |
1984 |
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Placed on display at the museum. |
By 23 October 2009 |
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Civil registration, N913Y, cancelled. |
2014 |
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Photographer: Rick Centore
Notes: N13Y on display |
