Dates

Event

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

1945

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-75007.

18 September 1947

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-75007.

September 1948

Redesignated as F-51D.

By March 1958

To Trans Florida Inc, Sarasota, FL with new c/r N5462V.

21 March 1958

Certificate of airworthiness for NL5462V issued.

1966

To Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL with new c/r N3451D.

Converted to an Executive Mustang by Cavalier.
Lon Moer comments (3 November 2019): N3451D was a custom ordered build from Cavalier by Frank Christiansen (of Eagle biplane fame) and used for a series of Cavalier Promo pictures.

Photographer: Charles M. Daniels Collection

After 1966

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

23 April 1967

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number DIA67D0096: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 17:00 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Orange County Airport, Orange, VA. The aircraft overran the end of the runway during the landing rollout. Collided with ditches during the landing rollout. The sky conditions were clear. The visibility was 5 or over (unlimited). The temperature was 65 degF. The wind velocity was 30 knots. The weather conditions were VFR...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

1969

To Tempress Research Co Corp, Sunnyvale, CA keeping c/r N3451D.

From 1970 to 1973

To Jerry G. Brassfield/Pacific Military Air Museum, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N3451D.

Raced as #96.

To Robert Love, Pacific Military Air Museum, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N3451D.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #96.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Love. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 349.65 mph.

Circa 9 October 1974

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Mojave, CA.

From 18 May 1975 to 18 May 1975

Raced as #96.
Apparently arrived at the Lincoln Air Race, 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 Bob Love. No results were recorded for the race.

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #96, named PACIFIC MILITARY AIR MUSEUM.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Love. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 342.21 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 323.47 mph.

From 15 May 1976 to 16 May 1976

Raced as #96.
Competed at the Lincoln Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bob Love. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 245.39 mph.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #96.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bob Love from San Jose, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 342.86 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 351.22 mph.

9 March 1977

To Paul H. Poberezny/Experimental Airplane Association Foundation, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N3451D.
Markings added: Paul IV, PH P, 475007

9 March 1977

To EAA Aviation Foundation Inc, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N3451D.
Donated to the EAA.

From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979

Raced as #100, named Paul I.
Competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Paul Poberezny from Hales Corners, WI. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 296.819 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 292.309 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 240.253 mph. In the Medallion Race cut pylon #5 on lap 3.

July 1979

Photographer: Unknown

By August 1979

Markings Applied: 4475007/PH-P Paul I

1 August 1979

Photographer: Paul Thallon
Notes: 1979 photo at Oshkosh WI - of a North American P-51D Mustang (Cavalier Executive conversion)

From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

Raced as #100, named Paul I.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Paul Poberezny. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 338.95 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.31 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

24 March 1981

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number MIA81FA055: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 09:20 hours. There was minor damage. The flight departed from Lakeland, FL, stopping at Oshkosh, WI, on the way to Tullahoma, TN. Suffered a mid-air collision while cruising. Report remarks include: Remarks- formation flt. Distracted by oil temp in red. Incident occurred at or near Tallahassee, FL.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

30 July 1983

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Oshkosh, WI

April 1990

Photographer: Kenneth M. Hare Collection
Notes: P-51D 44-75007 / N3451D at Lakeland Regional Ap., Fl. April 1990

19 February 1997

To EAA Aviation Foundation Inc, Oshkosh, WI keeping c/r N3451D.

2003

Placed on display with EAA Airventure Museum, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
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21 January 2012

Photographer: John Meneely

February 2016

Photographer: Gustavo Bonilla

Placed on display with EAA Aviation Museum, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
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9 March 2024

Photographer: Mike Fuller
Notes: At the EAA Museum, Oshkosh WI, USA