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Constructed as a Sea Fury T.20. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Navy with s/n WG652. |
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To unknown owner with c/r G-BCKG. |
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To unknown owner with c/r N62143. |
By 18 June 1975 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N62143. |
1975 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Mojave Air Races |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #51.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Verne Thorpe. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 244.45 mph. |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #51.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Verne Thorpe. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 355.40 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 338.40 mph. Did not finish the Heat Race, exiting on Lap 3. |
From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975 |
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Raced as #51.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Verne Thorpe. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 322.19 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 309.25 mph. |
Circa 1979 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: Shortly after ferry flight from Germany. |
9 January 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX62143 (SEA FURY TMK 20, ES8509) issued. |
5 October 1984 |
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Photographer: Mike Powney
Notes: At Mojave Airport CA |
10 May 1985 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA. |
From 1 June 1985 to 2 June 1985 |
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Raced as #106.
Competed in the National Air Races Bakersfield event. The primary pilot was Arthur Wally McDonnell from Tehachapi, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 320.649 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 311.758 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 316.020 mph. |
1986 |
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Photographer: Nate Wilburn
Notes: Mojave, California. |
1986 |
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Photographer: Nate Wilburn
Notes: Mojave airport, California. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #106.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Arthur W McDonnell. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 360.587 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 347.387 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 354.270 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 352.783 mph. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #106, named Notso Furias.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Arthur W McDonnell. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 352.920 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 322.416 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 343.174 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 327.741 mph. |
5 March 1997 |
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To Aileron Inc, Forest Park, IL keeping c/r N62143. |
After 1998 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
15 July 1998 |
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To Michael E. Keenum Trustee, Palospark, IL keeping c/r N62143. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 383.808 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 375.196 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 339.283 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 376.580 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 376.116 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 389.396 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 390.424 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 393.660 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 386.452 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 390.624 mph. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 407.330 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 398.132 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 410.702 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 399.611 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.409 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 352.214 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 394.289 mph. |
Circa 2003 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno. |
From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 427.159 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 425.474 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 426.505 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 425.584 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 428.398 mph. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfreesboro, TN. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 419.932 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 413.772 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 417.210 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 424.168 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.182 mph. |
July 2005 |
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Photographer: Hugh Dodson
Notes: At Oshkosh |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfeesboro, TN. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 423.227 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 416.578 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 422.767 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 423.605 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert *Hoot* Gibson from Murfeesboro, TN. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 431.812 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 427.010 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 425.772 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 439.277 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 437.083 mph. |
1 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Mike Fuller
Notes: at Morris Municipal Airport, Illinois |
1 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Mike Fuller
Notes: at Morris Municipal Airport, Illinois |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mike Keenum from Forest Park, IL. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 437.254 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 409.952 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 432.021 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 432.039 mph. |
1 January 2009 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX62143 (SEA FURY TMK 20, ES8509) issued. |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #99, named Riff Raff.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mike Keenum from Marcellus, MI. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 436.312 mph. Started Heat 1B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 434.315 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 447.24 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 435.372 mph. |
19 September 2009 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NCAR Reno UNL Heat 3A |
20 September 2009 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: NCAR Reno UNL Gold Final |
24 June 2010 |
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To Aileron Inc, Kankakee, IL keeping c/r N62143. |
21 July 2011 |
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Photographer: Mark Pasqualino
Notes: At Rockford Int. IL |
18 August 2011 |
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To Aircraft Guaranty Corp Trustee, Onalaska, TX keeping c/r N62143. |
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Based at Letiste Mnichovo Hradiste, Hoskovice, Central Bohemian.
 View the Location Dossier |
22 June 2023 |
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To Qualitair Llc Trustee, Michelstadt keeping c/r N62143. |
