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Constructed as a FG-1D by Goodyear.
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Was used as a movie studio prop in Hollywood, CA. |
From 1959 to 1969 |
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To The Air Museum/Ed Maloney, Ontario, CA.
The unrestored fuselage was placed on display in a military paint scheme. |
1982 |
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Restored as a F2G (replica).
The work was carried out in Chino, CA. Fitted with a R4360 and modified as a racer. The prop from a Douglas Skyraider was installed. |
Circa 1982 |
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Photographer: Tim OBrien |
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Assigned civil registration: N31518 |
Circa July 1982 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
Circa July 1982 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
Circa July 1982 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at Truckee, CA. |
September 1982 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #1, named Budwiser LIGHT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 413.21 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 338.56 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 382.88 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 362.50 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races, Stead, Nevada. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
From November 1982 to 1983 |
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To Planes of Fame, Chino, CA keeping c/r N31518. |
From 18 May 1983 to 1994 |
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To Fighter Rebuilders/Steve Hinton, Chino, CA keeping c/r N31518. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #1, named Budweiser LIGHT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 408.31 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 374.62 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 403.58 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 417.10 mph. |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #1.
Previously raced as The Bud Light Special, but, this year it no longer had that sponsorship. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 424.015 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 417.327 mph. Raced in Heat 4B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 408.631 mph. Raced in Heat 7. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 422.652 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 413.686 mph. |
From 1 June 1985 to 2 June 1985 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed in the National Air Races Bakersfield event. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton from Corona, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 412.999 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 394.408 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 394.925 mph. Raced in the Gold Heat race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 394.408 mph. During the gold race, cut pylon #5 on lap #3. |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 431.944 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 421.007 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 433.844 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 438.186 mph. |
15 September 1985 |
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Photographer: Nick Taylor
Notes: Steve Hinton celebrates with his crew after winning the gold race. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 422.006 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 314.637 mph. |
8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 431.607 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 399.565 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 419.800 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 416.905 mph. |
From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988 |
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Raced as #1, named Super Corsair.
Competed at the Hamilton Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney from Corona del Mar, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 346.210 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 352.630 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 442.319 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 445.072 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 420.177 mph. Started Heat 3C, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 368.126 mph. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 437.583 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 402.090 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 416.250 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 406.265 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: John Maloney and the Super Corsair at the 1989 Reno Air Races on Friday afternoon. |
June 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA |
June 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA |
From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 381.805 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 356.101 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 376.479 mph. |
From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed in the Colorado National Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 421.671 mph. Started Gold Heat, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.332 mph. Left the Gold Heat race on Lap 5. |
From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed at the Denver Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.332 mph. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 426.653 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 406.945 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 415.224 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 410.786 mph. |
Circa 17 September 1990 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 17 September 1990 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
October 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 434.207 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 377.832 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 310.179 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 406.420 mph. |
From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 425.603 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 429.937 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 423.164 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 411.291 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 420.800 mph. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #1, named all-COAST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldredge. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 426.155 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 377.522 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 418.656 mph. |
From 22 October 1993 to 24 October 1993 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed in the Kansas City Air Races event. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldridge. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 377.73 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 362.24 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 375.84 mph. During the Heat 3 Race cut Pylon 3 on the Pace Lap. During the Heat 3 race, but pylon #3 on the pace lap. |
From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldridge. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 428.104 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 355.440 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Left the Heat 2B race on lap #3. The race was cancelled due to race #1 catching fire with the pilot parachuting onto the course. Although injured in the bail out, Mr. Eldridge survived. The aircraft crashed and was destroyed. |
19 March 1994 |
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Crashed.
Crashed and was destroyed at Williams AFB, AZ. |
