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    Airframe Family: Cassutt Cassutt Special
    Latest Model:Special IIIM
    Construction Number:227
    Last Civil Registration:N45889
    Compressed ID:Cassutt Special IIIM cn 227 cr N458...
    Latest Owner or Location:Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, Bungay, Suffolk

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    Event

    Constructed as a Special IIIM.

    To unknown owner with c/r N45889.

    3 April 1980

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX45889 (CASSUTT IIIM, 227) issued.

    From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 201.530 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 193.491 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 194.092 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.413 mph.

    From 15 August 1980 to 17 August 1980

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the Corvallis Air Races event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 191.518 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 155.135 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 190.458 mph. During the silver heat race, cut pylong #1 on laps #2 and #3, and pylon #6 on lap #5.

    From 30 August 1980 to 1 September 1980

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the San Diego National Air Festival event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 186.846 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 185.471 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 188.462 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 187.261 mph.

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 207.50 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 184.04 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 189.64 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.71 mph.

    From 15 October 1981 to 18 October 1981

    Raced as #17.
    Appeared at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Raced in Bronze Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.467 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 207.778 mph.

    From 30 April 1982 to 2 May 1982

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the Wenatchee Air Races event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 205.011 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 154.002 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 165.175 mph. Raced in the Silver Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 202.522 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 198.320 mph. During the Heat 1 race, cut pylon #2 on lap #7. During the Bronze Final race cut pylon #5 on lap #1.

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 205.73 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 199.82 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.99 mph.

    From 30 October 1982 to 31 October 1982

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the EAA Fly-In - San Diego in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 205.36 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.681 mph. During the Silver race, cut pylon #5 on lap #2.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 197.70 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.83 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.07 mph.

    12 September 1983


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 192.371 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 192.881 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.099 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.337 mph.

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 204.083 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 193.581 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 191.254 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 198.934 mph.

    From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Richland Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 190.865 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 186.655 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 161.565 mph.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #17.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 189.261 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 184.372 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 183.429 mph.

    From 23 May 1987 to 25 May 1987

    Raced as #17.
    Carl Swensen did his usual marathon solo drive from Montgomery,TX, but allowed some extra time for a nap. No major changes since Reno. Competed in the International Formula 1 San Diego event. The primary pilot was Carl Swensen. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 181.265 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 198.660 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 192.663 mph.

    From 4 July 1987 to 5 July 1987

    Raced as #17.
    Carl Swenson arrived solo as usual, towing an unchanged airplane. His crew arrived later in a Jet Commander. Carl always takes a while to assemble #17 and this time failed to make qualifying. Appeared at the International Formula 1 Pueblo, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.499 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.115 mph.

    From 15 July 1987 to 16 July 1987

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Minot event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.086 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 204.307 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 210.734 mph.

    From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 209.467 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.516 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.285 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.288 mph.

    From 3 October 1987 to 4 October 1987

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 San Diego event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.6 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 202.8 mph.

    From 13 May 1988 to 15 May 1988

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.461 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 190.265 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 206.018 mph.

    From 21 May 1988 to 22 May 1988

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Air/Space America in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 202.529 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 181.597 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 195.745 mph. During the Heat 2A race, cut pylon #6 on lap #6.

    From 10 June 1988 to 12 June 1988

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Albuquerque Southwest Airlines International Air Show and Trade Expo in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 208.293 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 188.679 mph.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 211.006 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 205.662 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.879 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.325 mph.

    From 10 June 1989 to 11 June 1989

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Albuquerque Air Show in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 193.473 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 178.77 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 202.50 mph.

    From 23 June 1989 to 25 June 1989

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the Colorado Air Races event. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 216.29 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.41 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 197.85 mph.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 219.014 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 210.231 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.282 mph.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 218.076 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.530 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.955 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.414 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 202.130 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.762 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 204.009 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 203.282 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 211.965 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.460 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 197.159 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 187.793 mph.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 222.629 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 169.393 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.336 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 207.084 mph.

    From 14 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr. from Montgomery. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 200.726 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 204.180 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 207.736 mph. Left the Heat 2B race on lap #1.

    From 3 June 1994 to 5 June 1994

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Paso Robles event. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Montgomery. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 221.17 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 204.13 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 213.82 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 212.40 mph.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 210.491 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.661 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.598 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 212.539 mph.

    From 22 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #17, named Annie.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Formula One class. The pilots were Carl John Swenson, Jr and. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 214.866 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.923 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.068 mph. During the Heat 1B race, cut pylons #5 and 6 on lap #7.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 213.583 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.137 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.610 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 205.837 mph.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 214.936 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 201.809 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 205.381 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 222.413 mph.

    From 1 November 1996 to 3 November 1996

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Lancaster event. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 225.844 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 218.204 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 201.201 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 215.728 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.101 mph. During the Heat 1B race, cut pylon #1 on lap #2.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 213.014 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.128 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.042 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 205.629 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 188.295 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Montgomery, TX. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 217.355 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 213.944 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 199.097 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 202.973 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 204.236 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 215.557 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.209 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 203.513 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.800 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.240 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 208.856 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.085 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.343 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 202.900 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.525 mph.

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #17.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe,TX.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 219.211 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.312 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 203.968 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 208.409 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 188.034 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 198.276 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 200.279 mph.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 214.687 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.270 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 210.873 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 172.184 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 201.695 mph.

    17 September 2004


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 27 May 2005 to 29 May 2005

    Raced as #17.
    Competed in the International Formula 1 Oklahoma City George Budde Race event. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.94 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.69 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.93 mph.

    From 3 June 2005 to 5 June 2005

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the Tunica Air Race in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 178.652 mph. Did not start in Heat B. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 169.880 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 170.794 mph.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 241.747 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.431 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.115 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 207.571 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sonny Swenson from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 222.526 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 181.978 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 216.496 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.474 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.144 mph.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 222.091 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Did not start in Heat 2D. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish.

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 211.763 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 206.205 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.936 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.522 mph.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #17.
    Report from the team by Carl Swensen: Ive been out flying, doing the annual, fixing the squawks. Weve balanced the prop that was fluttering at high rpm last year. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Carl Swenson Jr from Conroe, TX. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 207.674 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 200.485 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.892 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.514 mph.

    13 September 2017


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    22 December 2017

    To Budde George, Midwest City, OK keeping c/r N45889.

    9 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    9 September 2018


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #17.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Philip Goforth from Garden City, TX. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 218.523 mph. Started Heat 1A, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 211.692 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 211.692 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 155.146 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 206.640 mph.

    From 16 November 2018 to 18 November 2018

    Raced as #17, named Annie.
    Competed in the Air Race 1 China Cup Wuhan event. The primary pilot was Philip Goforth from Midland, TX, U.S.A. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.587 mph. Raced in the A Feature race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.998 mph.

    29 July 2019

    To Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc Trustee, Bungay, Suffolk keeping c/r N45889.

    11 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV.

    11 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    11 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    11 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    11 September 2022


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022

    Raced as #17, named ANNIE.
    Was to have competed at the National Championship Air Races in the F1 class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Pushkraj (Push) Wagh.

    14 September 2022


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    14 September 2022


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    14 September 2022


    Photographer: Jim Weiherer

    From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023

    Raced as #17, named Annie.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Wagh *Push* Pushkraj from Mumbai, India. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 180.091 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 174.698 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 179.558 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 177.549 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 184.651 mph.

    Circa 13 September 2023


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

    Circa 13 September 2023


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

    Circa 13 September 2023


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


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

    Internet Sources
    Air Race 1
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    International Formula 1 Pylon Air Racing
    National Air Racing Group
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)

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