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Constructed as a P-51D-30-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
June 1945 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-74536. |
June 1945 |
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Transferred to 372nd Fighter Group, Esler Field, LA. |
November 1945 |
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Transferred to 4160th Base Unit, Hobbs Field, NM. |
1947 |
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Transferred to 4171st Base Unit, Kelly Field, TX. |
1947 |
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Transferred to 128th Fighter Wing (ANG), Billy Mitchell Field, WI. |
18 September 1947 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-74536. |
1947 |
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Transferred to 169th Fighter Squadron (ANG), Peoria, IL. |
1948 |
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Redesignated as F-51D. |
1950 |
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Transferred to 133rd Fighter Wing (ANG), Wold-Chamberlain Field, MN. |
March 1952 |
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Transferred to 109th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Holman Field, MN. |
1953 |
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Transferred to 18th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Minneapolis-Saint. Paul Airport, MN. |
November 1954 |
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Transferred to 117th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (ANG), Philadelphia International Airport, PA. |
1955 |
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Transferred to 112th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (ANG), Akron-Canton Airport, OH. |
August 1956 |
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Assigned to Air Material Base McClellan AFB, CA, for storage. |
February 1958 |
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To M. Parker, TX.
Purchased for $3700 from McClellan AFB. |
Circa 1960 |
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To Doan Studios. |
From By 1963 to By 1964 |
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To Donald G. Singleton, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N5452V {1}. |
From 1963 to 1964 |
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Raced as #19, named SAN DIEGO. |
12 June 1965 |
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Photographer: Greg Lusk
Notes: Dave Allender and Phil Lusk in the cockpit. Dave was the advisor for the local Air Explorer troop in Santa Maria, CA and some of the young men helped Dave on the weekends. |
1965 |
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To David S. Allender, San Aario, CA. |
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Raced as #19, named Allender Mustang. |
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Raced as #19, named WayfareraCOs Club Lady. |
1967 |
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To Robert N. Cleaves with new c/r N991RC.
Red/white/blue paint scheme. |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Bob Pauley
Notes: Dave Allender appeared at the 1967 Reno Air Races but did not participate in the races. |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Robert F. Pauley |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Al Chute |
From June 1969 to By 1970 |
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To Keefe Corp./Howie Keefe, Pacific Palisades, CA keeping c/r N991RC. |
1969 |
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Set world speed record Los Angeles to Washington, DC in 6 hrs, 21 min, with average speed 412 mph. |
After 1969 |
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Photographer: Collect-Air Photos |
After 1969 |
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Photographer: Collect-Air Photos |
After 1969 |
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Photographer: Collect-Air Photos |
From 14 September 1969 to 14 September 1969 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
The reace was from Milwaukee, WI to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 340.38 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 275.34 mph. |
From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 340.38 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.91 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 315.14 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 335.53 mph. |
From By 1970 to 1978 |
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To Keefe Corp./Howie Keefe, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N991R. |
After 1970 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 13 September 1970 to 13 September 1970 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 254.70 mph. |
From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Despite the critical loss of the rudder trim tab during the final race, race #11 finished in fourth place. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 377.31 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 356.85 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 371.55 mph. |
Circa 13 September 1970 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss america.
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. No time was recorded and finished in 11th place. Raced in the One Mile Course race. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place. |
15 November 1970 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA. |
From 29 May 1971 to 29 May 1971 |
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Raced as #11.
The race was from Milwaukee Mitchell Municipal Airport to Civic Memorial Airport, to East Alton, IL (309 miles). Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the XCountry class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 329.0 mph. |
From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Measured Mile. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 396.6 mph. |
From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Thirty Second Climb competition. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place. Attained an altitude of 1,050 feet in 30 seconds. |
From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Cape May National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.40 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 329.56 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 338.03 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 331.96 mph. Due to a lack of entries, participated in the consolation race as a fill in. |
Circa 17 July 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at U.S. Cup Race at Brown Field, San Diego, CA. |
From 17 July 1971 to 17 July 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed in the U. S. Cup Race event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 252.8 mph. Cut pylon 5 on pit stop landing and was penalized one lap. Left the race on lap 78. |
From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 412.63 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 399.17 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Dropped out on the tenth lap with a blown engine and wound up in the runway overrun with little additional damage to the aircraft. |
Circa 21 September 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 328.21 mph. Finished 39 laps. Was penalized two laps for cutting two pylons. Also accidentally flew several laps with the flaps part way down. |
From 1 January 1972 to 1 January 1972 |
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Raced as #11.
Competed at the Miami International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.531 mph. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 386.00 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.91 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.53 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 375.32 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Heat 1 race on lap 3 when the prop gears were blown. Led the Heat 2 race until an oil line ruptured and had to leave the race on lap #6. While leading the Heat 1A (Gold) race on lap 7 a prop reduction gear broke. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 382.65 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 384.87 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 359.27 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
7 August 1974 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued. |
September 1974 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada, USA |
From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 407.31 mph. Raced in Heat B. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 384.93 mph. |
Circa 10 September 1974 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
October 1974 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Mojave Air Races, CA |
From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 396.270 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 370.320 mph. Raced in the Heat race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 294.122 mph. Was a fill-in for the consolidation race. |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 255.17 mph. |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 355.28 mph. |
From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 370.20 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.30 mph. |
From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 189.708 mph. |
From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Rey, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 246.376 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. During the Silver Race cut Pylon 4 on Lap 3. |
From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Los Angeles, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 352.80 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 316.77 mph. |
From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 371.37 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 336.48 mph. |
Circa 13 September 1977 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
22 July 1978 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Dayton, OH |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 383.08 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 368.71 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 374.69 mph. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 328.31 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 334.61 mph. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howie Keefe. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 255.81 mph. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 348.80 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 331.50 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 340.34 mph. |
After 1979 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at Mojave. |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 305.825 mph. Did not start in the Silver Semi-Final race. Left the Friday Medallion race on Lap 9 with a broken coolant line. Did not compete in the Silver Race due to three bad plugs. Was unable to start the Silver Final race due to magneto problems. |
From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 343.255 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Left the Speed Sprint #2 race on the second lap. |
From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 360.000 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Silver Race on Lap 5 with an engine problem. |
From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 387.63 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.04 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 367.77 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 352.05 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1979 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
September 1980 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Reno Air Races |
From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 353.56 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 350.00 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 346.02 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 325.52 mph. |
From September 1981 to By 1984 |
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To Ron and Janette Smythe, Everett, WA keeping c/r N991R. |
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Raced as #11. |
From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 370.84 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 369.65 mph. Started the Silver race, but did not finish. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 350.57 mph. |
Circa 15 September 1981 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
20 September 1981 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: 1981 Reno Air Races |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 369.99 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 362.78 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.48 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 375.86 mph. |
12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 406.654 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.171 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 374.831 mph. Raced in Heat 6. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 385.738 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 384.393 mph. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 10 September 1984 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From By 1985 to By 1988 |
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To RGS Incorporated, Edmonds, WA keeping c/r N991R. |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 422.974 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.600 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 420.287 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 325.015 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. |
Circa 8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Hamilton Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Heale from Spokane, WA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 356.781 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 350.398 mph. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Chuck Hall. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 403.702 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Started the Consolation race, 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, NV. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 1989 to By 1992 |
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To Hanover Aero Inc, Nashua, NH keeping c/r N991R. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 362.928 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 371.421 mph. Started Heat 2D, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 379.904 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 370.172 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: Ralph Twombly flew MIss America in the 1989 Unlimited Class races. He poses with his crew on Sunday morning in the pits. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: Ralph Twombly runs up Miss America on that dreary Monday morning after racing had concluded in Reno in 1989. |
From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was Ralph Twombly. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 299.267 mph. Raced in Bronze Heat. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 314.656 mph. Started the Silver Semi-Final race, but did not finish. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 398.990 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 381.851 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 394.274 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 389.092 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 399.475 mph. |
26 September 1991 |
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To unknown owner.
Registration pending to a new owner in Santa Monica, CA. |
From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 374.487 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 360.632 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 336.220 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 351.459 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. |
Circa 14 September 1992 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 14 September 1992 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
By 1993 |
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To Museum, Flying, Santa Monica, CA keeping c/r N991R. |
20 July 1993 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued. |
Circa 11 September 1993 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 11 September 1993 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 337.866 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 371.750 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 357.221 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 367.078 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 425.562 mph. |
22 September 1993 |
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To Brent N. Hisey, Oklahoma City, OK keeping c/r N991R. |
22 September 1993 |
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Based at Oklahoma Museum of Flying/Doc Hisey Private Collection, Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 22 October 1993 to 24 October 1993 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed in the Kansas City Air Races event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 354.54 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 270.72 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 353.26 mph. Raced in the C Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 347.72 mph. |
From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The pilots were Alan Preston, Bruce Lockwood and. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 343.333 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 365.226 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 405.794 mph. The Heat 2B race was cancelled due to race #1 crashing with the pilot parachuting onto the course. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bruce Lockwood. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 315.302 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 291.789 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 353.564 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 376.297 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 413.773 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1994 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 12 September 1994 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Professional race. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 287.483 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 287.984 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 313.043 mph. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 332.296 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 303.732 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 296.465 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 287.521 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.918 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker |
Circa 11 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker |
Circa 11 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 11 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 370.513 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 346.878 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 365.258 mph. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 397.692 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 329.126 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 342.468 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 383.033 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 382.073 mph. |
Circa 8 September 1997 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 393.313 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 339.936 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 399.780 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 357.651 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 414.202 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1998 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 14 September 1998 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 412.522 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 365.840 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 399.305 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 398.353 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 420.212 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1999 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 417.733 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 416.934 mph. Did not start in Heat 2B. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 408.560 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 427.535 mph. |
11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 414.592 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.592 mph. |
Circa 10 September 2001 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 10 September 2001 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. While preparing for a qualifying run and after calling for the clock the Merlin of Miss A failed forcing a landing in the sage brush. |
Circa 9 September 2002 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
11 September 2002 |
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Crashed in the desert during emergency landing at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
11 September 2002 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
11 September 2002 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
11 September 2002 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
2002 |
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Transported by ground.
Moved from Reno, NV, to Oklahoma City, OK. |
From 2002 to 2003 |
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Restored.
The majority of the work was carried out at Oklahoma City with the wings being rebuilt at Salinas, CA. |
Circa 2003 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno. |
Circa 8 September 2003 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
September 2003 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 381.280 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 381.656 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 428.516 mph. |
8 September 2003 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races held at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
8 September 2003 |
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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 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 436.966 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 402.467 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 437.580 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 417.161 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 378.667 mph. |
Circa 15 September 2004 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Did not start in Heat 1C. |
June 2006 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed during the filming of the movie, Thunder Over Reno, in Reno, NV. |
June 2006 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Pylon Racing School for the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
June 2006 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Pylon Racing School for the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
1 January 2007 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 359.441 mph. Started Heat 1D, but was disqualified. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 359.412 mph. |
Circa 10 September 2007 |
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Photographer: Flickr: Milenl |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 377.625 mph. Started Heat 1B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 378.854 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 382.945 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 406.768 mph. |
2 April 2009 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK |
2 April 2009 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 384.609 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 347.23 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 357.686 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 388.411 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 425.400 mph. |
7 October 2009 |
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To Hisey Aviation Llc, Oklahoma City, OK keeping c/r N991R. |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 413.296 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 361.987 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 380.426 mph. Raced in the Championship race. The race was canceled and 3rd place was assigned based on previous heat results. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
17 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 414.923 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 390.69 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.797 mph. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 414.061 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.487 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.854 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 351.889 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 390.953 mph. |
11 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
13 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 389.878 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 400.143 mph. Started Heat 2C, but was disqualified. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 398.944 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 372.949 mph. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 405.013 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.863 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.863 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.806 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.806 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 410.927 mph. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
In 2019 Miss America was brought to Reno with a modified extended wing fillet. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.131 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 384.368 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 395.765 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
10 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
10 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
15 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: With a blown engine blown and streaming a smoke trail, Miss A. went for altitude before lining up for runway 14. |
15 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Lining up on runway 14. |
15 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Brent Hisey and Miss A made a safe landing. |
7 August 2021 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX991R issued. |
11 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
11 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. No time was recorded and finished in 14th place. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 333.937 mph. Started Heat 2B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 3C. The race was canceled and 7th place was assigned based on previous heat results. Started the Championship race, but was disqualified. |
17 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Was to have competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Brent Hisey. Mechanical issues prior to the races which could not be addressed in time. |
11 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
12 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #11, named Miss America.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 369.245 mph. Started Heat 3D, but was disqualified. |
16 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
20 August 2024 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R issued. |
