Finding visuals...
  • The Locator
  • Airframes Database

    Social media...
    Follow AV on facebook
    Follow AV on Twitter @aerial_visuals
    Follow the AV YouTube Channel

    Site navigation...
  • Home
  • Desktop Calendar
  • The Racers
  • FAQs
  • About Aerial Visuals
  • Comment on this Dossier

  • Search For Airframes Now
    Search - Index - Gallery - Reports - Lists - AV Needs You!

    This page documents a history of a specific aircraft. The details provided vary from aircraft to aircraft and are dependent on the research and amount of data uploaded to the Aerial Visuals database.

    Airframe Family: North American T-6/AT-6/SNJ Texan / Harvard
    Latest Model:SNJ-6 Texan
    Last Military Serial:112131 USN
    Construction Number:121-42964
    Last Civil Registration:N73RR
    Compressed ID:NA SNJ-6 sn 112131 USN cn 121-42964...
    Latest Owner or Location:Rose Farms Inc, Tallulah, LA

    EDIT THE HISTORY HERE
    If you can add to the history or would like to submit a correction please use the editor to do so.

    UPLOAD A PHOTO
    If you have a photo of this airframe to share then use the photo upload tool.

    The Airframes Database depends on user contributions to stay current.
    If you have any news about this airframe or photos which you would like to share please do so
    by using the links above.
    The more you and others share the better the database becomes!

    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as an AT-6F.

    Circa 1944

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-82242.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 112131 as a SNJ-6.

    To unknown owner with c/r N73RR.

    19 October 1959

    Certificate of airworthiness for N73RR (SNJ-6, 112131) issued.

    From By 1963 to By 1972

    To Robert B. Gunderson, Sylmar, CA with new c/r N2858G.

    Circa 1 March 1972


    Photographer: Chris English
    Notes: This picture was taken the day 112131 changed hands in 1972. Bob Gunderson at lest wing, his sons Rob and JOhn standing on the wing. Others unknown. It is a picture of the original that hung in Bobs home at least until 2009.

    After 1973


    Photographer: Photographed at the Mojave Air Races.

    From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 201.49 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.72 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 195.53 mph.

    From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Rina. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.09 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 197.26 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 205.98 mph.

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #73.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 205.197 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 207.514 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.031 mph.

    18 May 1975


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the Lincoln Air Races at Lincoln, CA.

    From 18 May 1975 to 18 May 1975

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Apparently arrived at the Lincoln Air Race, may have qualified and may even have competed in the T-6 class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). No results were recorded for the race.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #73.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 206.96 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.88 mph.

    From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

    Raced as #73.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.90 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 205.32 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 200.09 mph.

    10 September 1975


    Photographer: William T Larkins
    Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada

    From By 1976 to By 1986

    To Ralph Rina, Huntingdon Beach, CA with new c/r N73RR.

    Raced as #59, named Blue Bayou.

    From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina from Huntington Beach, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 222.025 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.941 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.406 mph.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina from Huntington Beach, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 210.12 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 202.82 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.95 mph.

    10 September 1976


    Photographer: William T Larkins
    Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada

    From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina from Los Angeles, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.30 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 206.83 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 206.16 mph.

    From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 218.18 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 209.55 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 205.71 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Rina. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.96 mph.

    Circa 22 June 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the California National Air Races in Mojave, CA.

    Circa 22 June 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the California National Air Races in Mojave, CA.

    June 1980


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the Porterville Air Races, Porterville, CA.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.56 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 210.14 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.49 mph.

    From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.63 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.47 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.85 mph.

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 225.56 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.74 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 223.16 mph.

    12 September 1983


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

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 225.169 mph. Raced in Heat B. No time was recorded and finished in 1st place. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.256 mph.

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.584 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.142 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.839 mph.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #73, named Miss Everything.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph Rina. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 215.983 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 225.594 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.691 mph.

    Circa 1988


    Photographer: Tim OBrien

    June 1988

    To Kathy Luke, Cordova, TX keeping c/r N73RR.

    30 June 1988

    To Morton Aviation, Shrewsbury, NJ keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #59.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Gist. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 215.035 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.695 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 216.236 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.380 mph.

    Circa 17 September 1990


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 17 September 1990


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 17 September 1990


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #59, named BLUE BAYOU.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Gist. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 192.437 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.454 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.445 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #59, named BLUE BAYOU.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Gist. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 211.815 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.068 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.530 mph.

    From June 1994 to By 1995

    To G. Scott Dill, Germantown, TN keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #22, named two of HEARTS.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 211.665 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 212.350 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.389 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.821 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 214.940 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


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

    From 26 September 1996 to By 2004

    To Steve Dilda, Cordova, TN keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #22, named Two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Steve Dilda from Cordova, TN. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 225.424 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.591 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 224.932 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.604 mph.

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #22, named Two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Cordova, TN. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 225.565 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 229.056 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 213.913 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 194.415 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.878 mph.

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #22, named two of HEARTS.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 226.647 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 219.572 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 228.999 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 224.560 mph.

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #22, named two of HEARTS.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 221.500 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.527 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.173 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.711 mph.

    Circa 11 September 2000


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 11 September 2000


    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

    Raced as #23, named Two of Hearts.
    Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the T-6 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.500 mph.

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #22, named Two of HEARTS.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 225.158 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 218.428 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 219.249 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 221.299 mph.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #22, named Two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 239.398 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.971 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 233.507 mph.

    Circa 8 September 2003


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #22, named Two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 235.259 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.020 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 238.833 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.047 mph.

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #22, named two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 236.940 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 239.424 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 237.388 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 237.180 mph.

    19 December 2006

    To Mary E. Dilda, Memphis, TN keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #22, named Two of Hearts.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Mary Dilda from Memphis, TN. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 234.671 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 230.075 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 229.02 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 226.507 mph.

    22 September 2008

    To North American Warbirds Llc, Englewood, CO keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #56, named Margarita.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Scott Dockter from Cameron Park, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 222.408 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.576 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 218.185 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 217.056 mph.

    28 September 2009

    To North American Warbirds Llc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N73RR.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #56, named Team DUTCHMAN.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Duane Chip Woods from Moscow, TN. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 224.385 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.571 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 213.274 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.300 mph.

    16 September 2010


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

    16 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #22, named TIN LIZZIE.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Duane Chip Woods from Moscow, TN. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 225.083 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 231.587 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 227.754 mph.

    13 September 2011


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

    13 September 2011


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    16 September 2011


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    17 September 2012

    To Rose Farms Inc, Tallulah, LA keeping c/r N73RR.

    29 April 2013

    Certificate of airworthiness for N73RR (SNJ-6, 112131) issued.

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #22, named Miss Evelyn Rose.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Duane Chip Woods from Moscow, TN. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 197.782 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 206.224 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.553 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 212.112 mph.

    11 September 2013


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

    11 September 2013


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

    14 September 2013


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

    From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

    Raced as #22, named Miss Evelyn Rose, two of HEARTS.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chad Morgan from Tallulah, LA. No time was recorded and finished in 17th place. Did not start in Heat 1C. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.629 mph.

    Circa 14 September 2015


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

    Circa 14 September 2015


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

    Circa 14 September 2015


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

    1 January 2019

    Certificate of airworthiness for N73RR (SNJ-6, 112131) issued.

    Circa 1 January 2019

    To Dilda Steve, Memphis, TN keeping c/r N73RR.

    28 April 2021

    To Rose Farms Inc, Tallulah, LA keeping c/r N73RR.


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

    Print Sources
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 11, 1975 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 12, 1976 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 13, 1977-1978 Biennial by Dusty Carter
    Warbirds Directory, 5th Edition by Geoff Goodall
    National Air Racing Group - The Informer

    Internet Sources
    AMCAR
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)

    Tell Others About this Airframe Dossier
    Forum Link: [URL=https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=31554][IMG]/home/users/web/b1393/nf.aerialvisuals/public_html/AV/Support/Logo_20x20.jpg[/IMG]Aerial Visuals - Airframe Dossier - North American SNJ-6 Texan, s/n 112131 USN, c/n 121-42964, c/r N73RR[/URL]
    Direct Link: https://www.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=31554

    Copyright 1993-2025 AerialVisuals.ca
    The Aerial Visuals pages are best viewed with a screen at least 800 pixels wide.
    In case you are wondering Aerial Visuals is a huge fan Google Chrome. If you do not have Chrome installed why not?
    Aerial Visuals requires cookies and Javascript to function correctly. Please ensure these features are enabled in your browser.
    Aerial Visuals is powered by Netfirms.