Dates

Event

1941

Constructed as a Harvard II.

27 February 1941

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 2914.

16 September 1960

Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

From 1963 to 1964

To Robert V. Coffman, Littleton, CO with new c/r N7808C.

1966

To Hutton C. Smith, Salt Lake City, UT keeping c/r N7808C.

1969

To Aero Inc, Broomfield, CO keeping c/r N7808C.

June 1969

To Aero Inc, Broomfield CO with new c/r N194A.

From 8 August 1969 to 10 August 1969

Raced as #94.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 182.74 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.65 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 184.83 mph.

From 29 August 1969 to 30 August 1969

Raced as #94.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 187.35 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 186.57 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 188.20 mph.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #94, named Little Hummer.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem from Broomfield, CO. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 180.30 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 197.98 mph.

From 1970 to 1972

To Aero Inc, Broomfield, CO keeping c/r N194A.

Raced as #94.

From 5 September 1970 to 7 September 1970

Raced as #94.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 213.270 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 202.817 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 199.115 mph.

May 1971

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Cape May, New Jersey

From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971

Raced as #94, named MITCHEM Special.
Competed at the Cape May National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 209.30 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 199.06 mph.

From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

Raced as #94, named Miss Colorado.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Bob Mitchem. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 213.86 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 205.85 mph.

From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

Raced as #44, named SKY PRINTS Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 185.57 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 199.94 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 201.31 mph.

Circa 12 September 1972

Photographer: Mike DeCastro

12 September 1972

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

From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973

Raced as #44, named SKY PRINTS Special.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 204.16 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 207.69 mph.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #44, named Sky Prints Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jack Lowers. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 205.71 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.12 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 212.39 mph.

Circa 11 September 1973

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

Circa 11 September 1973

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

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #44, named SKY PRINTS.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 206.31 mph.

1976

To Sky Prints Corp, Saint Louis MO keeping c/r N194A.

1976

Photographer: Trevor Bartlett
Notes: At Scott AFB, IL.

From 1976 to 1977

To Sky Prints Corp, Saint Louis, MO keeping c/r N194A.

To Red Baron Flying Service, Idaho Falls, ID keeping c/r N194A.

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.

From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

Raced as #44, named SKY PRINTS.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley from Wellesville, NY. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 212.120 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.190 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 211.320 mph.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby from Chesterfield, MO. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 207.69 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.06 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 206.85 mph.

From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby from Saint Louis, MO. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 196.36 mph.

From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 213.44 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 208.90 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Pulled out at the beginning of the firth lap with mechanical problems.

1981

To John C. Mosby, Cuba MO keeping c/r N194A.

From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

Raced as #44, named Mis-Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Mosby. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 217.51 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 215.15 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 222.78 mph.

By 14 September 1982

To unknown owner with c/r N194A.

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 219.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.26 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 214.90 mph.

By 1984

To Alan Preston Racing Team, Dallas TX keeping c/r N194A.

From 1984 to 1986

To John C. Mosby, Cuba, MO keeping c/r N194A.

From 1984 to 1986

To Alan Preston Racing Team, Dallas, TX keeping c/r N194A.

From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 216.684 mph. Did not start in Heat 1. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.088 mph.

From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 214.424 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.632 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.721 mph.

By 15 August 1986

To unknown owner with c/r N194A.

From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the Richland Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston from Dallas, TX. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 222.480 mph. Did not start in Heat 1B. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.755 mph.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 203.057 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 220.370 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 212.679 mph.

From June 1987 to 1990

To Hanover Aero International/Gifford Foley and Garson Fields, Nashua, NH with new c/r N44ZZ.

From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 221.501 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.033 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 217.863 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.032 mph.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 223.578 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.175 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.743 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.496 mph.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #44, named Miss Behavin.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Gifford T Foley. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 213.715 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 216.867 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.865 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 208.939 mph.

1 July 1990

Crashed.
There was one fatality. The accident occurred at Buffalo, NY, United States while maneuvering. The airframe was destroyed. The pilot was performing aerobatic maneuvers in an airshow. The pilot was executing a roll when after 270 degrees of roll, the rate decreased considerably. The nose dropped and the airplane impacted the water in a 40 degree nose down, 45 degrees right wing low attitude. The pilot was found to have a package of calmex in his clothing...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

1 July 1990

Destroyed in a crash.
Crashed into Lake Erie during aerobatics at an airshow at Buffalo NY. Gifford Foley perished.

14 November 1990

Civil registration, N44ZZ, cancelled.