Dates

Event

Constructed as a F4U-7.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 133693.

From 1967 to 1968

To The Air Museum of Canada/Lynn Garrison, Calgary, AB with new c/r CF-VUM.

From 2 September 1967 to 4 September 1967

Unknown Race #.
The race number is not known. The primary pilot was Robert Garrison. Did not start in the One Mile Course race.

From 1968 to 1 January 1970

To American Aerospace and Military Museum/Lynn Garrison, Pomona, CA with new c/r N693M.

From 1970 to 1971

To Robert E. Guilford, Beverly Hills, CA keeping c/r N693M.

From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970

Raced as #3, named BLUE MAX.
This was a stock airframe with no racing modifications. There were even deactivated remains of the wing guns. Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The pilots were Robert Guilford, Steve Rosenburg, McMann and. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 280.42 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 16th place with an average speed of 280.42 mph.

By 30 May 1971

To unknown owner with c/r N693M.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Marine Nationale with s/n 693.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 133693.

Photographer: Unknown

Markings Applied: Blue Max, 93, WR

Circa 1971

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Possibly photographed at Mojave, CA.

Photographer: Frank Stetz Special Collection / San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive
Notes: At North Island, San Diego

From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971

Raced as #93, named Blue Max.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Measured Mile. The primary pilot was Bob Guilford. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 352.9 mph.

From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971

Raced as #93, named Blue Max.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Thirty Second Climb competition. The primary pilot was Bob Guilford. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 9th place. Attained an altitude of 670 feet in 30 seconds.

From By 17 July 1971 to 1984

To Robert E. Guilford, Beverly Hills, CA with new c/r N33693.

From 17 July 1971 to 17 July 1971

Raced as #3, named BLUE MAX.
Competed in the U. S. Cup Race event. The pilots were Robert Guilford, Bob Laidlay and. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 236.7 mph. Finished 72 laps. The relief pilot Bob Laidlaw cut Pylons #1 and #7 on the same plap and was penalized one lap.

17 July 1971

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the U. S. Cup Race held at Brown Field, San Diego, CA.

From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

Raced as #3, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 289.66 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 264.77 mph.

From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971

Raced as #3, named BLUE MAX.
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The pilots were Robert Guilford, Bob Laidlaw and. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 10th place with an average speed of 264.16 mph. Finished 32 laps.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford.

From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 304.62 mph. Started the Make-Up race, but was disqualified. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 267.27 mph.

Circa 10 September 1974

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

October 1974

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Mojave Air Races, CA

Circa 9 October 1974

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

From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 296.684 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 261.544 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. No time was recorded and finished in 6th place. Raced in the Heat race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 258.621 mph. Cut pylon 5 on lap 1.

Circa 18 May 1975

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

From 18 May 1975 to 18 May 1975

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Apparently arrived at the Lincoln Air Race, may have qualified and may even have competed in the Unlimited class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. No results were recorded for the race.

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 305.08 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 260.90 mph.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 307.05 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 241.53 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 281.302 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Bob Guilford. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 260.559 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 249.279 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 2nd place. Raced in Heat 4B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 225.414 mph.

From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 330.70 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 258.26 mph. Started the Bronze 1 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 252.12 mph.

From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 312.95 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 285.11 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 249.33 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 239.60 mph.

From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 323.67 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 247.78 mph.

19 September 1981

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Reno Air Races

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 333.43 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 265.70 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 297.08 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 308.38 mph.

18 September 1982

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Reno Air Races

Circa 1983

Photographer: Mike Woodley
Notes: Gathering of the Warbirds, Madera CA. Circa 1983.When you could sit on the edge as they taxied out to Take off.

Circa 1983

Photographer: Mike Woodley
Notes: Gathering of the Warbirds, Madera CA. Circa 1983

30 April 1983

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Shafter, CA.

From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 27th place with an average speed of 316.67 mph. Did not start in the Medallion race. Raced in the Medallion 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 247.47 mph.

Circa 12 September 1983

Photographer: Tim OBrien

1 January 1984

To G and R Aviation Enterprises, Santa Monica, CA keeping c/r N33693.

From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 27th place with an average speed of 314.384 mph. Started Heat 1, but was disqualified. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 251.683 mph.

16 September 1984

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

April 1985

Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At MCAS El Toro, CA. Open House.

April 1985

Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At MCAS El Toro, CA. Open House.

From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 28th place with an average speed of 326.732 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 282.904 mph.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #93, named BLUE MAX.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Guilford. Qualified in 29th place with an average speed of 325.994 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 264.586 mph.

8 September 1986

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

10 May 1987

Crashed.
There were two fatalities. The accident occurred at Brown Field (SDM) Chula Vista, CA, United States while maneuvering. The airframe was destroyed. The pilot of the F4U was giving the passenger a ride in appreciation of her volunteer work she contributed to an airshow conducted at brown field in san diego, California. Ground witnesses observed the F4U enter an inverted dive from an altitude of about 1500 feet above the ground before it impacted the ground...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.