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    Airframe Family: Yakovlev Yak-11 / LET C.11
    Latest Model:C-11
    Construction Number:2511120
    Last Civil Registration:N18AW
    Compressed ID:Let C-11 cn 2511120 cr N18AW
    Latest Owner or Location:Gamble Enterprises Llc, Elaine, AR

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    Dates

    Event

    1954

    Constructed as a C-11 by Let at Czechoslovakia.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Egyptian Air Force.
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    From 1970 to 1985

    Withdrawn from use.

    Assigned to El Aakha AB, Egypt for storage.

    1985

    To Alain Capel and Jean Salis partnership, La Ferte-Alais.

    1985

    Transported by ship.
    Was one of 41 C.11s shipped to France from Egypt.

    Circa 8 September 1985


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada.

    Circa 8 September 1985


    Photographer: David Leininger

    From 1987 to 1988

    To Ascher Ward, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N18AW.

    Circa 14 September 1987


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

    From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    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 Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA.

    From 1 May 1989 to 2001

    To Thomas L. Camp, San Francisco, CA keeping c/r N18AW.

    Restored.
    Rebuilt with a R2800.

    September 1989


    Photographer: Jacqueline Fischer
    Notes: Reno-Stead, NV

    June 1990


    Photographer: Tom Tessier

    4 June 1990

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX18AW (YAKOLEV YAK 11, 25-III-20) issued.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 28th place with an average speed of 293.688 mph. Did not start in Heat 1C.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 318.203 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 305.029 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 285.260 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 299.325 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 29th place with an average speed of 314.728 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 265.907 mph.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 307.513 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 306.728 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 304.051 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 300.561 mph.

    From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

    Raced as #58, named Maniyak.
    Was to have competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Thomas L Camp.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #00, named Maniyak.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 357.883 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 331.866 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 338.248 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 318.393 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 330.712 mph.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #00, named Mr. Awful.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 357.883 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 331.866 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 338.248 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 318.393 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 330.712 mph.

    Circa 12 September 1994


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 12 September 1994


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 1994


    Photographer: Tom Tessier
    Notes: At Chino Airport, CA as Race 00 Mr. Awful

    From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #00, named Mr Awful.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Professional race. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco. CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 325.409 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 286.860 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 314.233 mph. During the Heat 1B race, cut pylon #7 on lap #2 and pylon #9 on lap #10.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #00, named Mr.Awful.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 359.409 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 352.319 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 321.574 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 333.416 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.627 mph.

    After 1996


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #2, named MAHbRK.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Antonio, TX. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 350.216 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 335.725 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 331.384 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 349.882 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


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

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #2, named MAHbRK.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 361.363 mph. Started Heat 1C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 339.368 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 369.700 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 331.354 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #2, named MAHbRK.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 355.693 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 347.445 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.108 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 350.005 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #00, named Mr. Awful.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 350.547 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 340.539 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.133 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.468 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #00, named Mr. Awful.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 350.547 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 340.539 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.133 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.468 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #2, named MANIYAK.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Thomas L Camp from San Francisco, CA. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 358.690 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 329.040 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 310.145 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 352.412 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 343.777 mph.

    Circa 11 September 2000


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From January 2001 to 2002

    To James A. Nezgoda, Genoa, NV keeping c/r N18AW.

    27 February 2001

    Crashed.
    There was one minor injury. The accident occurred at the Eagles Nest Airport (PVT) Ione, CA, United States while taking off. The damage was substantial. During takeoff on the 100-FOOT-WIDE runway, the experimental racing airplane drifted to the right-hand edge of the runway and then continued off the runway until it struck a berm at the midfield taxiway...
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    16 December 2002

    To William J. Lewallen, Arizona City, AZ keeping c/r N18AW.

    Based at Eloy Municipal Airport, Eloy, AZ.
    View the Location Dossier

    24 October 2007

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX18AW (YAKOLEV YAK 11, 25-III-20) issued.

    14 November 2011


    Photographer: John Tomlinson
    Notes: 2011 photo at Eloy Municipal Airport, Arizona

    4 March 2016


    Photographer: G R Dennis Price
    Notes: At the 2016 Cactus Fly-In at Casa Grande, Arizona

    10 August 2021

    To William J. Lewallen, Eloy, AZ keeping c/r N18AW.

    21 November 2022

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX18AW (YAKOLEV YAK 11, 25-III-20) issued.

    13 January 2023

    To Walter C. Bowe Trustee, Esparto, CA keeping c/r N18AW.

    30 May 2024

    To Gamble Enterprises Llc, Elaine, AR keeping c/r N18AW.


    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    Air Racing Results by Gary Williams
    U.S. Military Out of Service 2010 by Andy Marden

    Internet Sources
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Transportation Safety Board
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Warbirds Directory, 6th Edition (2013) by Geoff Goodall

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