Dates

Event

Constructed as a Sea Fury FB.10.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al Iraqiya with s/n 313.

22 February 1989

To Milton C. Leshe, Chandler, AR with new c/r N24SF.

Circa 1995

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Bradley Haskin Comments (22 December 2019): Chuck Lesche flew this at the 1995 Phoenix 500 races. It is a water-soluble purple wax that was spray painted on. The plane was sold to Stewart Dawson and is currently Spirit of Texas.

By 23 March 1995

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

Raced as #8, named Incredible Universe.
Fitted with a Wright R-3350 engine. Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Stock race. The pilots were Chuck Leshe, Nelson Ezell and. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 375.874 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 267.263 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 296.451 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 301.352 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 322.519 mph.

26 March 1995

Photographer: Anthony Taylor / warbirdfotos.com
Notes: Phoenix 500 - Nelson Ezell taxiing out for UNL Stock gold Race 2A

9 October 1996

To Dawson Jamie Stewart, Celina, TX keeping c/r N24SF.

25 April 1997

Certificate of airworthiness for NX24SF (SEA FURY F B II, 37517) issued.

By 8 September 1997

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 368.533 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 350.048 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 367.785 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 369.826 mph.

By 14 September 1998

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 392.234 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 384.598 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 370.477 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 381.359 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 383.316 mph.

21 September 1998

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Reno/stead Airport (4SD) Reno, NV, United States while taxiing. The Lancair was holding position on the taxiway while awaiting takeoff when it was struck from behind by a Hawker Sea Fury. The Lancair pilot was stopped 500 to 600 feet behind a military C-130 transport aircraft in front of him to avoid thrust turbulence...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

By 13 September 1999

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 402.637 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 389.522 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 404.541 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 331.946 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 384.258 mph.

By 11 September 2000

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 403.083 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 398.265 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 406.246 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 378.708 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 392.580 mph.

By 10 September 2001

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

Raced as #105.
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 Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 415.866 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 415.866 mph.

By 9 September 2002

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from McKinney, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 416.448 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 404.635 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 366.182 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 403.329 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 400.966 mph.

Circa 9 September 2002

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

Circa 9 September 2002

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

Circa 2003

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno.

By 8 September 2003

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 424.900 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 424.965 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 428.472 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 390.378 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 431.542 mph.

By 15 September 2004

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 435.092 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 427.270 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 408.485 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 414.108 mph.

Circa 15 September 2004

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

Circa 15 September 2004

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

By 3 June 2005

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 3 June 2005 to 5 June 2005

Raced as #105.
Was to have competed at the Tunica Air Race in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Stewart Dawson.

By 12 September 2005

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 435.924 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 429.201 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 427.656 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 430.377 mph.

April 2006

Photographer: Hugh Dodson
Notes: At Jasper Airshow in Texas

By 11 September 2006

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 442.559 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 403.071 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 431.424 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 428.753 mph.

Based at Stephens County Airport, Breckenridge, TX.
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Markings Applied: 105

By 10 September 2007

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 438.195 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 424.698 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 432.469 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 432.245 mph.

By 8 September 2008

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 437.551 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 415.5 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 418.232 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 418.746 mph.

12 September 2008

Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NAR Reno UNL Heat 2A

By 14 September 2009

To unknown owner with c/r N24SF.

From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #105.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Stewart Dawson from Celina, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 430.411 mph.