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Constructed as a P-51D-15-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-15651. |
1946 |
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Transferred to Walnut Ridge AFB, AR. |
From Circa July 1946 to Circa 1949 |
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To Steve Beville and Bruce Raymond, IL with new c/r N79111.
Aquired as surplus from Walnut Ridge. |
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Raced as #77, named The Galloping Ghost. |
From 30 August 1946 to 2 September 1946 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy Reciprocating Division race. The primary pilot was Bruce Raymond. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 343.403 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 364.655 mph. |
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There was a planned export to Israel, but it was impounded. |
From 10 January 1947 to 12 January 1947 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed in the Miami All American Air Maneuvers event. The primary pilot was Bruce Raymond. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 302.775 mph. |
1947 |
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Photographer: William Greeley
Notes: Steve Beville was the pilot of The Galloping Ghost at Cleveland in 1947 |
Circa 1947 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
Circa 1947 |
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Photographer: Collect-Air Photos |
Circa 1947 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 30 August 1947 to 1 September 1947 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy Reciprocating Division race. The primary pilot was Steve Beville. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 366.854 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 360.840 mph. |
From 30 August 1947 to 1 September 1947 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Kendall Trophy race. The primary pilot was Steve Beville. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 384.602 mph. |
From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Tinnerman Trophy race. The primary pilot was Bruce Raymond. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 362.245 mph. |
From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the SOHIO class. The primary pilot was Bruce E Raymond. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 315.623 mph. |
From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy race. The primary pilot was Bruce Raymond. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 373.689 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 365.234 mph. |
1948 |
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Photographer: Burke Smith Studios
Notes: Bruce Raymond is very happy as he displays the Tinnerman Trophy at Cleveland in 1948. George Tinnerman is on the left. Burke-Smith Studio photo. |
From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Thompson Trophy Reciprocating Division race. The primary pilot was Steve Beville. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 385.749 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 381.214 mph. |
From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949 |
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Raced as #77, named GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the SOHIO class. The primary pilot was Steve Beville. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 385.749 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 376.719 mph. |
1950 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Haitian Air Force.
Also reported as exported to Israel. |
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Photographer: Richard Boehme via Ron Cole
Notes: Source: http://www.colesaircraft.world/ed-malonys-air-museum |
From By 1963 to By 1979 |
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To Clifford D. Cummins, Riverside, CA with new c/r N79111. |
From 12 September 1964 to 12 September 1964 |
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Raced as #69, named MARYLAND AIRMOTIVE SALES.
The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Jack Shaver. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 261.87 mph. Blew tires on landing at Oklahoma City. |
Circa 1965 |
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Restored.
The stripped hulk was restored at Chino, CA. |
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First flight. Flown with markings applied: 413366
Flown at Chino. |
From 3 June 1967 to 4 June 1967 |
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Raced as #69.
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 Cliff Cummins. |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. N79111 had been recently restored and made the appearance at Reno, but was not competing. |
From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967 |
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Raced as #69.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. There is photo evidence this Mustang attended in 1967, but it is not clear if there was an intent to compete. |
From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 363.85 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 356.23 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 358.84 mph. |
From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Modificaitons including clipping the wings and installing Hoerner tips. A low profile windshield and canopy were installed. A highly tuned Merlin was installed along with a Bearcat propeller. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 357.48 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. During the second lap of the heat race engine began running rough and quit. Cliff pulled out of the race, but with the main runway was too far away Cliff selected a flat patch of desert floor and safely beiIied-in the disabled racer. This was the first time the airframe failed to finish a race. |
After 1970 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
18 September 1970 |
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Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number OAK71FXQ16: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:30 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Reno/stead Airport, Reno, NV. This was a local flight from Reno, NV. The engine failed or malfunctioned while in flight. Experienced a controlled collision with terrain while landing. There was complete power loss in the failure of one engine. The emergency circumstances included; forced off-airport landing on land...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
18 September 1970 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: N79111 after it ran off the East end of the runway at Reno on September 18, 1970. The hill drops off at the end of the runway into rocks and sage brush. |
1971 |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: 69
Rebuilt Long Beach, CA as a modified racer. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins. Qualified in 34th place with an average speed of 318.99 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 367.56 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: 1972 saw the reappearance of Cliff Cummins and Miss Candace after his 1970 crash landing in Lemon Valley. It was also when a Bearcat propeller was installed for a short time. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Also missing from Miss Candace in 1972 were the familiar red stripes on the tail surfaces. They would soon reappear. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
1973 |
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Involved in an incident.
Right gear collapsed on landing at Chino, CA. |
1973 |
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Restored. |
From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Roscoe Turner Speed Classic race. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 354.394 mph. |
From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clifford Cummins. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 376.84 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. |
Circa 16 January 1973 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Great Miami Air Race. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clifford Cummins. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 412.15 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 398.95 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 417.08 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clifford Cummins. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 420.28 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. |
14 September 1974 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
December 1974 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Aero Sport, Chino Airport, CA |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clifford Cummins. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 401.10 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 422.00 mph. |
From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clifford Cummins. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 414.57 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. |
From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins from Riverside, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 387.587 mph. Raced in the Championship race. No time was recorded and finished in 6th place. Left the Gold Race on Lap 3 with a burned piston. |
From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins from Riverside, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 397.30 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 389.51 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 424.36 mph. |
From 1978 to Circa 1980 |
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To Dave Zeuschel and Wiley Sanders, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N79111. |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #69, named Miss Candace.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Cliff Cummins. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 400.67 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. |
Circa 12 September 1978 |
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Photographer: William T. Larkins
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 1979 to By 1980 |
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To Dave Zeuschel and Wiley Sanders, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N79111. |
From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979 |
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Raced as #69, named Jeannie.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mac McClain. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 446.93 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 413.80 mph. Started the Gold 1 race, but did not finish. Did not start in the Gold Semi-Final race. |
4 September 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX79111 (P-51D, 44-15651) issued. |
4 September 1980 |
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Crashed.
Crashed on take off at Van Nuys, CA. |
4 September 1980 |
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Damaged.
Damaged on takeoff, Van Nuys, CA. |
September 1980 |
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Restored.
Rebuilt. |
September 1980 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 1980 to By 1981 |
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To Sanders Truck Lines/Wiley Sanders, Troy, AL keeping c/r N79111. |
Circa 1980 |
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Photographer: Tim OBrien |
From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980 |
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Raced as #69, named Jeannie.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mac McClain. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 396.35 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 381.28 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 374.17 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 433.01 mph. |
1981 |
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To Bahia Oaks Inc/Jimmy Leeward, Ocala, FL keeping c/r N79111. |
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Markings Applied: Leeward Ranch Special
Modified as a racer. |
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From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981 |
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Raced as #69, named Jeannie.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Skip Holm. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 450.09 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.05 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 427.77 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 431.29 mph. |
Circa 15 September 1981 |
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Photographer: Tim OBrien |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #69, named Jeannie.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Skip Holm. Threw a rod during a qualifi-cation attempt and experienced a runaway prop governor and engine problems. |
Circa 14 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
30 April 1983 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Shafter, CA. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #X, named SPECTER.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
April 1984 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Madera, CA. |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #44, named Leeward Air Ranch Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 425.543 mph. Started Heat 4B, but did not finish. Started Heat 7, but did not finish. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 407.406 mph. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #9, named Leeward Air Ranch Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 426.506 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 363.920 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 364.020 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. |
After 1985 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
Circa 9 September 1985 |
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Photographer: Bill Eaton |
Circa 9 September 1985 |
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Photographer: Bill Eaton |
July 1986 |
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Flown by Jimmy Leeward in the 1986 National Championship Air Races at Reno, Nevada at 409.58 mph. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #9, named Leeward Air Ranch Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 402.171 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 392.820 mph. Did not start in Heat 3C. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 409.582 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #9, named Leeward Air Ranch Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 457.078 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.066 mph. Started Heat 3C, but did not finish. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
13 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #9, named Leeward Air Ranch Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 376.847 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Started Heat 2D, but did not finish. Started Heat 3, but did not finish. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: Jimmy Leeward and the Leeward Air Ranch Special taxi out in preparation for the Sunday Unlimited Class Bronze Race at Reno in 1989. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: Rainy days and Mondays always got me down. I always hoped the Monday after the conclusion of race week would be blessed with good weather for photo opportunities. It did not always work that way. 1989 was one of those years. Somehow this image being in black and white emphasized what a dreary Monday it was when I took this photo of the Leeward Air Ranch Special. |
1 January 2004 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX79111 (P-51D, 44-15651) issued. |
From Circa 2009 to Circa 2010 |
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Markings Applied: Galloping Ghost
Further racing mods and finished as all metalic. |
9 February 2010 |
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To Aero-Trans Corp DBA, Ocala, FL keeping c/r N79111. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #177, named THE GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward from Ocala, FL. No time was recorded and finished in 24th place. Raced in Heat 1D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 339.424 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 364.505 mph. Raced in the Championship race. The race was canceled and 9th place was assigned based on previous heat results. |
Circa 16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mark Hrutkay
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #177, named THE GALLOPING GHOST.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jimmy Leeward from Ocala, FL. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 465.807 mph. |
12 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
14 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 |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
16 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: This was at final flight of the Galloping Ghost. About 45 seconds after this photo was taken the Ghost crashed. The pilot Jimmy Leeward perished along with a number of spectators on the ground. |
16 September 2011 |
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Wendell Monatague comments (30 December 2013): I was there that day and saw the Ghost come over my position inverted. It did not look right. I watched as it came down in the seating area and the loud crunch bang followed by the sound of shattered metal skittering across the ramp. My friend was in the bleachers and could count rivets as they went by. He was shaken. It was a bad day. |
16 September 2011 |
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Crashed.
There were 11 fatalities and were 66 serious injuries. The accident occurred at the Reno/stead Airport (KRTS) Reno, NV, United States while maneuvering. The damage was substantial. The Safety Boards full report is available at http://www. Gov/investigations/reports. Html...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
16 August 2019 |
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Civil registration, N79111, cancelled. |
1 March 2020 |
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Civil registration, N79111, cancelled. |
