Dates

Event

1966

Constructed as a Special 3.
Built in by Howard and Dale Terrill of Rolling Hills Estates, CA.

By 27 May 1966

To unknown owner with c/r N302HT.

From 27 May 1966 to 30 May 1966

Raced as #5.
Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Midget Class. The primary pilot was Howard Terrill. Raced in the One Mile Course race. No time was recorded and finished in 5th place. Cut for pylons, so no time was recorded.

From 21 September 1966 to 26 September 1966

Raced as #5, named Shushonick.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Dan Lawson. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 170.21 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 167.38 mph.

Circa 21 September 1966

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: 1966 saw the debut of a new 190 cubic inch class racer named Shushonik. It was flown by Howard Terrill during the 1966 season. This airplane was later flown by Sal Lanese and named Deja Vu. Bob Pauley took this photo at the 1966 Reno Air Races.

From 28 May 1967 to 28 May 1967

Raced as #5.
Competed at the Texas National Air Races in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Howard Terrill. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 173.44 mph.

From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967

Raced as #5.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Dan Lawson. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 172.41 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 168.94 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 168.19 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 166.85 mph.

Circa 20 September 1967

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Howard Terrills Shushonik doing an engine run up at the 1967 Reno Air Races.

From 4 July 1968 to 7 July 1968

Raced as #5.
Arrived after the completion of the time trials but was allowed to race. Appeared at the National Air Races Maryland to compete in the F1 class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Howard Terrill. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 185.21 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 188.73 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 196.91 mph.

From 29 August 1968 to 2 September 1968

Raced as #5.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Howard Terrill. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 187.50 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 177.91 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 180.09 mph. Started the Reserve race, but did not finish.

1969

To Sal Lanese keeping c/r N302HT.

Tom Aberle comments (circa 2018): I believe this airplane was not very successful as a 190 cu in racer so he put an O-290 and an Aeromatic prop on it and sport flew the airplane, called it Poopsie Doll. It was sold to friend Bob Higee and was kept in my Dads hangar at Compton, CA.

Timothy Weinschenker comments (circa 2018): Tom - I think you are right. In 1971 I think the ownership passed on to Sal Lanese I believe. He modified the tail surfaces to try and cure a porpoising problem.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #5.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sal Lanese. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 208.90 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 185.21 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 197.03 mph.

Circa 14 September 1969

Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Sal Lanese and Howard Terrrills Shushonik Sal would soon renew the plane Deja Vu. Photo taken at the 1969 Reno Air Races by Al Chute.

1970

To correct a porpoising issue, modifications included a new canopy design and an increase of the tail surfaces.

From 16 April 1970 to 19 April 1970

Raced as #5.
Competed at the Florida National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sal Lanese. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 190.07 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 193.28 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.86 mph.

From 25 July 1970 to 26 July 1970

Raced as #5.
Competed at the Wilson Regional Air RAces in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sal Lanese. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 193.0 mph. Did not start in Heat 1. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 196.0 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 185.4 mph.

1971

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the air races in Cleveland. Timothy Weinschenker comments (24 April 2022): Sal Lanese flew Deja Vu in the 1971 racing season. Very tatty appearance that year.

From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971

Raced as #5.
Competed at the Cape May National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sal Lanese. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 199.12 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 191.80 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 189.42 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.51 mph.

From 15 July 1971 to 18 July 1971

Raced as #5.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Sal Lanese. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 193.54 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 187.70 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 188.28 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 196.29 mph.

20 March 1974

To King Aviation Service, E Taunton, MA keeping c/r N302HT.

30 November 1976

Civil registration, N302HT, cancelled.

Markings Applied: Deja