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    Airframe Family: North American A-36 / P-51/F-51 Mustang / P-48 Enforcer
    Latest Model:Mustang TF.IV
    Last Military Serial:9231 RCAF
    Construction Number:122-41046
    Last Civil Registration:N335J {3}
    Compressed ID:NA Mustang TF.IV sn 9231 RCAF cn 12...
    Latest Owner or Location:Venaleck Joan, Concord Township, OH

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    Dates

    Event

    12 December 1944

    Constructed as a P-51D-30-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA.

    Circa 1944

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-74506.

    6 December 1950

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 9231 as a Mustang TF.IV.

    Transferred to RCAF Station Trenton, ON.

    From 30 December 1958 to 1960

    To Intercontinental Airways/James H. Defuria and Fred J. Ritts, Canastota, NY.

    Circa 1959

    Transferred to Crown Assets Disposal Corporation.

    Transferred to RCAF Disposals, Fort MacLeod, AB.

    Circa 1960


    Photographer: David Doerfler
    Notes: Found these looking though my grandmothers old slide collection. I thought they should be shared. My best guess is was taken some time in the very early 60s by my grandfather, my grand parents lived in Wyoming then. Hope the pictures find the current owner

    Circa 1960


    Photographer: David Doerfler
    Notes: Found these looking though my grandmothers old slide collection. I thought they should be shared. My best guess is was taken some time in the very early 60s by my grandfather, my grand parents lived in Wyoming then. Hope the pictures find the current owner

    10 April 1960

    To Intercontinental Airways/James DeFuria and Fred Ritts with new c/r CF-WMW.
    Registration reserved and not taken up.

    10 April 1960

    To Intercontinental Airways/James DeFuria and Fred Ritts with new c/r N6325T {2}.
    The registration was reserved and not taken up but was used for a ferry flight from Fort Macleod to Calgary and onto the USA.

    10 May 1960

    To Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN with new c/r N6317T.

    1 November 1960

    Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

    21 June 1962

    To E. D. Weiner, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N6317T.

    From 24 March 1963 to 1973

    To Ed Weiner, Los Angeles, CA with new c/r N335J {3}.

    Circa 1963


    Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

    Raced as #14.

    1966

    Took first place at the LA Air Races.

    From 27 May 1966 to 30 May 1966

    Raced as #49, named Boomer II.
    The airframe was stock but was considered exceptionally clean. It was fitted with a P-51H Aeroproducts propeller and was equipped with a highly tuned Merlin engine producing over 2,000 hp. Apparently arrived at the National Air Races Los Angeles, may have qualified and may even have competed in the Unlimited class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner. No results were recorded for the race. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.50 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 375.81 mph.

    From 21 September 1966 to 26 September 1966

    Raced as #49.
    The airframe remained in the same configure for Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 356.45 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 362.86 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 364.65 mph.

    From 3 June 1967 to 4 June 1967

    Raced as #49, named hi TiME II.
    It is unclear if this was an actual race, or just a demonstration event. Appeared at the Pomona Valley International Air Races and Air Show, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner.

    From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967

    Raced as #49, named hi TiME II.
    The airfame was extensively modified. The wing span was reduced several feet and Hoerner wing tips were added. The span of the horizontal stablizer and elevator were shortened. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 399.78 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 373.71 mph.

    Circa 20 September 1967


    Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
    Notes: Bob Pauley captured this beautiful image of E.D. Weiners pylon racing Mustang at the 1967 Reno Air Races. Named Hi Time II, E.D. would finish 2nd to Darryl Greenamyer in the Gold Final on Sunday.

    Circa 20 September 1967


    Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
    Notes: A really nice photo of E.D. Weiners pylon racing Mustang at the 1967 Reno Air Races.

    Circa 20 September 1967


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

    Circa 20 September 1967


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

    Circa 1968


    Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

    From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968

    Raced as #49, named BARDAHL Miss.
    Weiner picked up the Bardahl sponship previously held by Chuck Lyford Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 360.42 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 384.18 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. In the championship race, race #49 was only able to complete five laps and dropped out with serious engine problems.

    20 September 1968


    Photographer: Ron Olsen

    20 September 1968


    Photographer: Ron Olsen

    From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

    Raced as #49, named BARDAHL Miss.
    This was the last appearance for E.D. Weiner at the Reno National Championships. Mr. Weiner had been ill, but he felt well enough to participate in the race. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ellis D Weiner. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 357.90 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. Mr. Weiner participated in one heat race, but the strain was too much Mr. Weiners heart. He Iater died in a Reno hospital.

    1969

    E.D. Weiner suffered a heart attack and passed away.

    From 8 May 1973 to 1979

    To Violet M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    From 1973 to 1979

    Loaned to EAA Museum, Hales Corner, WI.

    15 August 1979

    To Wolcott Air Service/Max Hoffman, Wolcott, CT keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

    Raced as #49, named BOOMER II.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill Harrison. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 393.68 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 384.96 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 345.97 mph. Started the Gold Semi-Final race, but did not finish.

    Circa 11 September 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    Circa 11 September 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro

    Circa 11 September 1979


    Photographer: Aero Research

    12 March 1980

    To Max Hoffman, Fort Collins, CT keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    15 April 1982

    To Norton Aero/Gary Norton, Athol, ID keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    Markings Applied: GA N, 474832

    15 June 1990

    To Sierra Aviation/Dan E Baun, Boardman, OH keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    1992

    To Sierra Aviation, Boardman, OH keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    30 April 1993

    To Sarl Air. B Aviation, Marnaz, France keeping c/r N335J {3}.

    May 1993

    Sold to France, struck-off USCR.

    12 August 1993

    To SNC Air-B Aviation, Marnaz, Rhone Alpes with new c/r F-AZJJ (P51-d, 44-74506).
    Based at Chambery Aix Les Bains.

    November 2000

    For sale by Courtesy Aircraft.

    September 2001

    Spotted at Sanata Rosa, CA, awaiting assembly after being shipped from France.

    June 2002

    Markings Applied: JR B
    Spotted flying at Paso Robles, CA.

    June 2002

    Markings Applied: Miss Juliette
    Flying in the U.S. painted grey w/blue and invasion stripes.

    25 February 2005

    Assigned civil registration: N8093Z

    25 February 2005

    Civil registration, F-AZJJ, cancelled.

    31 May 2005

    To SLT Flight Corp/Fred Telling keeping c/r N8093Z.

    23 June 2005

    To SLT Flight Corp, Dover, DE with new c/r N151FT.

    Markings Applied: Lady B

    18 August 2005

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL151FT (P-51D, 44-74506) issued.

    28 September 2007


    Photographer: Frank Dieterich
    Notes: North American P-51D-30-NA Mustang, s/n 44-74506 USAAF, c/n 122-41046, c/r N151FT Lady B Gathering of Mustangs and Legends Rickenbacker International Airport Columbus OH

    30 November 2010

    To Frederick W. Telling, Port Orange, FL keeping c/r N151FT.

    5 April 2017


    Photographer: Robert Bourlier
    Notes: Sun-N-Fun, Lakeland, FL. 16+ Mustangs in attendance.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #41, named Lady B.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Pfleger from Scottsdale, AZ. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 317.901 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 311.744 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 311.147 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 315.541 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 320.058 mph.

    14 September 2018


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

    From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019

    Raced as #41, named Lady B.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Kelly Pfleger from Scottsdale, AZ. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 306.336 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 305.906 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 300.419 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 316.439 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 307.218 mph.

    9 September 2019


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

    10 September 2019


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

    12 September 2019


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

    11 September 2021


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

    13 September 2021


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

    From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021

    Raced as #41, named Lady B.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Kelly Pfleger from Scottsdale, AZ. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 311.013 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 291.735 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 296.946 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 292.638 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 317.043 mph.

    16 September 2021


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

    10 September 2022


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

    From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022

    Raced as #49, named BARDAHL Miss, Lady B.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Michael Kelly Pfleger from Scottsdale, AZ. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 296.287 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 289.570 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 294.877 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 312.731 mph.

    17 September 2022


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

    18 September 2022


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: Reno Air Races

    13 August 2024

    To Venaleck Joan, Concord Township, OH keeping c/r N335J {3}.


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

    Print Sources
    Air Racing Results by Gary Williams
    Unlimited Air Racers (1992 Motorbooks International) by Don Berliner

    Internet Sources
    Canadian Military Aircraft Serial Numbers by Brian Walker
    DGCA Civil Aircraft Register (France)
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    MustangsMustangs.com by Curtis Fowles
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Warbirds Directory, 6th Edition (2013) by Geoff Goodall

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