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Constructed as a Sea Fury FB.10. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Al Quwwa al Jawwiya al Iraqiya with s/n 254. |
1979 |
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To Ed Jurist (and) David C. Tallichet, Orlando, FL. |
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Recovered.
Retrieved from Iraq. |
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Stored dismantled at Orlando, FL. |
From August 1979 to 1987 |
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To Vintage Aircraft International Inc/Ed Jurist, Nyack, NY. |
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For sale unrestored and stored at Chino, CA. |
22 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA |
From 1994 to 1995 |
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To Charles D. Hillard, Fort Worth, TX. |
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Transported by ground.
Moved from Chino to Breckenridge, TX, for restoration. |
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Restored.
Fitted with a Wright R-3350 and a 4 bladed prop. |
From 23 February 1995 to 1996 |
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To Charles D. Hillard, Fort Worth, TX with new c/r N222CH. |
7 September 1995 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX254SF (HAWKER FB60, 37514) issued. |
16 April 1996 |
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Crashed.
There was one fatality. The accident occurred at the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport (LAL) Lakeland, FL, United States while landing. The damage was substantial. Witnesses observed that the tailwheel equipped airplane landed on the runway with a right crosswind. It touched down on the main gear and decelerated to a three-point attitude. The airplane was observed to veer to the right and the tail section became airborne (raised off the surface)...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
16 April 1996 |
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The pilot, Charles Hillard, very unfortunately perished in the crash. |
1999 |
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Restoration started.
The work was carried out at New Smyrna Beach, FL. |
2000 |
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Transported by ground.
Moved from New Smyrna Beach to Breckenridge, TX. |
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Restoration completed. |
From August 2000 to 2018 |
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To Joe Thibodeau, Denver, CO with new c/r N254SF. |
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To Arapahoe County Airport/Centennial Airport, Denver, CO.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #21, named CRUSADER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Nelson Ezell from Breckenridge, TX. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 383.456 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 381.816 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 376.512 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 383.868 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 393.089 mph. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #21, named SEA HAWK.
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 Nelson Ezell from Breckenridge, TX. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 383.456 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 383.456 mph. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #21, named SEA HAWK.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Joseph P Thibodeau from Denver, CO. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 396.005 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 386.543 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 370.983 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 388.272 mph. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #21, named CRUSADER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Joseph P Thibodeau from Denver, CO. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 378.378 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 373.017 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 367.712 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 390.988 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 408.163 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #21, named Sea Hawk.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Joseph P Thibodeau from Denver, CO. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 417.446 mph. Did not start in Heat 1A. |
11 September 2006 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Unlimited Class racer Sea Hawk being towed out for a practice session at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #21, named Sea Hawk.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Joseph P Thibodeau from Denver, CO. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 413.259 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 390.765 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 395.49 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 401.229 mph. |
16 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor / warbirdfotos.com
Notes: Joe Thibodeau NCAR Reno UNL Silver Final |
25 May 2015 |
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Involved in an incident.
Damaged when ran off runway on landing at Centennial, CO. |
30 December 2016 |
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Involved in an incident.
Gear collapsed on landing at Englewood, CO. |
25 July 2017 |
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Crashed.
Forced-landing gear up near Breckenridge, TX. The pilot Nelsen Ezell was injured. |
6 May 2019 |
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Civil registration, N254SF, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Xxx, OK. |
