Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51D-25-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA.

Transferred to McClellan AFB, CA.

Circa 1944

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-73079.

February 1958

Sold as surplus from McClellan.

From 17 February 1958 to 1962

To Airplane Crop Dusting/Bud Marquis, Marysville, CA.

27 January 1962

To Charles OHanlon, San Jose, CA with new c/r N7716C.

1 April 1963

To Joseph P. Dangelo, Campbell, CA keeping c/r N7716C.

30 December 1963

To Growers Frozen Foods with new c/r N576GF.

27 May 1964

Merlin and prop work done at Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL.

28 April 1969

To Aviation Center Inc, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

6 May 1969

To Jerry Brassfield, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

Circa 1970

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970

Raced as #6.
This was a stock airframe with minor aircraft cleanup. As well a Hamilton Standard Propeller with cuffs was installed. Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 309.37 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 309.27 mph.

From 17 July 1971 to 17 July 1971

Raced as #6.
Competed in the U. S. Cup Race event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Started the One Mile Course race, but did not finish. Finished 81 laps. Curt Pylon 2 on the thrid lap and was penalized one lap. Left the race with a coolant leak.

10 September 1971

To Golden Products Inc/Jerry Brassfield, Santa Clara, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

November 1971

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA.

Circa 11 November 1971

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the California 1000 Air Race at Mojave, CA.

Raced as #9, named Golden Products.

From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971

Raced as #9, named J. B..
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 14th place with an average speed of 306.57 mph. Left the race with an oil leak.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 423.02 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 396.79 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Dropped out on the seventh lap with engine vibrations.

Photographer: Charlene Aro

10 December 1973

To Robert J. Love, Oakland, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

September 1974

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the Merced Airport, Merced, CA.

From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

Raced as #97, named PACIFIC MILITARY AIR MUSEUM.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 402.71 mph. Raced in Heat 1. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Trophy race. No time was recorded and finished in 6th place. On the final lap, Loves engine went and he started pulling up. The contest judge declared that he was more than 500 ft above the course and thus disallowed his second place finish and dropped to the sixth official finishing position. This was protested to no avail.

Circa 10 September 1974

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #97, named OOGAHONK SPECIAL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 387.27 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.32 mph.

From 28 January 1977 to 1979

To Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N576GF.

From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979

Raced as #97.
Was to have competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Robert J Love from San Jose, CA.

From 11 July 1979 to 1985

To Robert J. Love, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

11 July 1979

Markings Applied: Illegitimatus Non Carborundum, Bernies Bo

11 July 1979

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

13 June 1980

Certificate of airworthiness for NL576GF (F-51D, 44-73079) issued.

August 1980

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: Photographed at Oakland, CA.

August 1980

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: Photographed at Oakland, CA.

Photographer: Charlene Aro

Circa 8 September 1986

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

6 December 1988

To Russell R. Francis, South Lake Tahoe, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

From 25 February 1989 to 26 February 1989

Unknown Race #.
The race number is not known. The primary pilot was Russ Francis. Raced in Heat 1. Expected to compete but did not race.

17 March 1989

To Charles Love, Santa Cruz, CA keeping c/r N576GF.
Charles was the heir to Bob Love.

9 May 1989

To Bernice Love, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF.

From 7 June 1989 to 1990

To Russell R. Francis, South Lake Tahoe, CA with new c/r N151BL.

21 March 1991

To Bill Dause, Wellington, UT keeping c/r N151BL.

From Unknown to 2007

To Bill Dause, Lodi, CA keeping c/r N151BL.

Based at Lodi, CA, in an all black paint scheme.

2006

Crashed.
Damaged on landing at Lodi, CA.

16 October 2008

To Dream MacHines Llc, Roseville, CA keeping c/r N151BL.

Ferry flight.
Flown to Salinas, CA, by Dan Martin to be restored.

Dismantled. Some parts sent to Arizona for restoration with some parts staying in Salinas.

22 September 2009

To Bank of America.
Repossessed, restoration on hold.

19 May 2010

To Eddie Andreini, Half Moon Bay, CA keeping c/r N151BL.

Restored.
The work was carried out in Salinas, CA.

22 June 2011

Assigned civil registration: N451EA

August 2011

P-51 on its gear looking great and getting close to completion.

15 August 2011

First flight with Dan Martin as pilot.

16 August 2011

2nd test flight.

Markings Applied: Primo Branco, JA L

16 April 2012

Civil registration, N451EA, cancelled.

3 June 2012

Certificate of airworthiness for NX451EA (F-51D, 44-73079) issued.

3 July 2012

To Eddie Andreini Air Shows Inc, Half Moon Bay, CA with new c/r N451EA.

1 January 2013

Certificate of airworthiness for NL151BL (F-51D, 44-73079) issued.

1 April 2015

To unknown owner with c/r N451EA.
Registration pending to a new owner in Half Moon Bay, CA.

By 25 April 2015

Markings Applied: Primo Branco

25 April 2015

Photographer: Mike Henniger

25 April 2015

Photographer: Mike Henniger

25 April 2015

Photographer: Mike Henniger

26 May 2016

To Linda J. Andreini Trustee, Half Moon Bay, CA keeping c/r N451EA.