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Constructed as a P-51D-25-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 44-73053. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Indonesian Air Force. |
1984 |
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Restored. |
By 1984 |
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To Fighter Rebuilders/Steve Hinton, Chino, CA with new c/r N7715C {2}. |
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In the inventory of Fighter Rebuilders, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #0.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 371.609 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.329 mph. Started Heat 3 Silver, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 5. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 343.826 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 358.686 mph. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
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Restored as a P-51D.
Markings Applied: G4 U, 413334
The fuselage of this airframe (USAAF s/n 44-73053) was used as the basis of the restoration of USAAF s/n 44-84961 c/r N7715C. Aerial Visuals considers the idea of an aircraft to follow the fuselage/center section. So in this case the fuselage of 44-73053 adopted the ID of 44-84961. |
September 1985 |
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First flight.
Flown at Chino, CA. |
8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #28 {2}.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #28.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 382.215 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 360.658 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 322.046 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 355.217 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. |
October 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
Circa 1991 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
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Based at Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
View the Location Dossier |
May 1996 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA. |
4 December 1997 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
4 December 1997 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
4 December 1997 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame in Chino, California. |
From By 1998 to By 2007 |
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Markings Applied: Wee Willy II, G4 U, 413334 |
5 April 1999 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N7715C {2} (F-51D, 44-84961A) issued. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
1 January 2005 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N7715C {2} (F-51D, 44-84961A) issued. |
15 April 2005 |
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To Steven J. Hinton Trustee, Chino, CA keeping c/r N7715C {2}. |
2008 |
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At Riverside Airshow. |
12 September 2008 |
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Photographer: Chris Wood |
21 March 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Los Angeles County Air Show at Fox Field in Lancaster, California. |
30 April 2016 |
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From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016 |
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Raced as #0, named Wee Willy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 357.594 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 344.834 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 471.703 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 352.307 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 351.182 mph. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #0, named Wee Willy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 351.266 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 336.377 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 357.42 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 344.185 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 337.310 mph. |
Circa 3 May 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Air Show in Chino, California. |
Circa 3 May 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Air Show in Chino, California. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #0, named Wee Willy.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 322.886 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 306.749 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 314.469 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 318.368 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 330.056 mph. |
11 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
13 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #81, named Wee WILLY II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robbie Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 317.196 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 308.909 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 318.668 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 321.083 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 312.841 mph. |
18 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
11 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #81, named Wee WILLY II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 338.908 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 331.266 mph. |
12 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
12 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #81, named Wee WILLY II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Rob Patterson from Corona, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 329.276 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 331.623 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 320.396 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 327.221 mph. |
Circa 23 September 2024 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Central Coast Air Fest in Santa Maria, CA. |
Circa 23 September 2024 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Central Coast Air Fest in Santa Maria, CA. |
