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Constructed as a Sea Fury FB.11. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Navy.
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24 April 1997 |
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To Joe Clancy Aviation, Camarillo, CA with new c/r N985HW {1}. |
13 February 2008 |
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To DB Aero Inc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N985HW {1}. |
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Restored.
Modified as a racer. The work was carried out at Ione CA. A Pratt and Whitney R-4360 was installed. |
August 2011 |
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First flight. |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #15, named FURIAS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Matt Jackson from Northridge, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 462.190 mph. |
12 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
13 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
2012 |
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Markings Applied: Furias
Further racing modifications were made at Ione, CA. Finished in a red and gold racer paint scheme. |
9 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
10 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #15, named FURIAS.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Matt Jackson from VanNuys, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 467.287 mph. |
11 September 2012 |
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Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Reno Stead Airport (RTS) Reno, NV, United States while landing. The damage was substantial. The pilot reported that following an uneventful takeoff, the landing gear malfunctioned when he attempted to retract it. After several attempts, the landing gear retracted and he performed his race course qualifying lap. Upon exiting the closed race course, he attempted to extend the landing gear. Following multiple attempts, the landing gear appeared to be down...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
29 July 2023 |
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Photographer: David Rickwood
Notes: Seen under restoration at Kenosha Regional Airport, Wi. |
