Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51D-25-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA.

18 September 1947

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 45-11381.

1948

Redesignated as F-51D.

1953

Transferred to 37th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 517th Air Defense Group, Ethan Allen Air Force Base, VT.

Transferred to 167th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (ANG), Shepherd Field, Martinsburg, WV.

1958

To Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL with new c/r N5471V.

Circa 1958

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

Circa 1958

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

3 June 1958

Certificate of airworthiness for NL5471V (P-51D, 45-11381N) issued.

1959

Converted to an Executive Mustang by Cavalier.
Rebuilt at Sarasota, FL.

From 1963 to 1966

To Vulcan Engineering Co Inc, Little Rock, AR keeping c/r N5471V.

From 1969 to 1973

To Jack Huismann/Mustang Corp, Pewaukee W keeping c/r N5471V.

From 13 September 1970 to 13 September 1970

Raced as #00.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Jack Huismann. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Dropped out at North Platte, Nebraska, with electrical problems.

30 September 1970

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

By 1971

Markings Applied: JACKS JOY

Circa 1971

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

Raced as #1, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was George Roberts. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 325.532 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 326.104 mph. Raced in the Heat race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 302.396 mph.

Circa 9 October 1974

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada, USA

Photographer: unknown

14 October 1974

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Mojave Air Races, CA

From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

Raced as #66, named The FLYING UNDERTAKER.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was George Roberts. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 218.384 mph.

From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

Raced as #66, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was George Roberts from Roberts, Idaho. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 310.565 mph. Did not start in the Consolation race. During the Silver Race there was a leaking prop seal.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #1, named The FLYING UNDERTAKER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was George Roberts from Roberts, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 337.93 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 368.78 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 366.36 mph.

From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

Raced as #1, named The FLYING UNDERTAKER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala from Idaho Falls, ID. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 359.63 mph. Did not start in Heat 1. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 328.90 mph.

From 1978 to 1979

To Ed Browning/Brownings Inc, Roberts, ID keeping c/r N5471V.

From 1978 to 1979

Raced as #66.
Red Baron Racing Team.

From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

Raced as #1, named FLYING UNDERTAKER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 348.98 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 329.77 mph.

Circa 1979

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Mojave

24 February 1979

Photographer: Larry Johnson
Notes: At Ft.Lauderdale Executive, Florida

From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979

Raced as #1, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala from Chino, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 314.214 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Bronze. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 302.158 mph. Raced in Round 2. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 324.24 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 299.607 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #1, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 301.448 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 269.420 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #1, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 267.241 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 302.621 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 294.968 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #1, named Flying Undertaker.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 243.147 mph.

From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

Raced as #1, named FLYING UNDERTAKER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Muszala. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 345.57 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 326.03 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 322.65 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 304.32 mph.

6 June 1981

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number DEN81FTC16: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 11: 15 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Name Of Airport - Natrona County Airport, Casper, WY. This was a local flight from Casper, WY. The engine failed or malfunctioned while on final approach to land. Collided with an object on touch down. The factors included; airport conditions were a factor. There was complete power loss in the failure of one engine...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

1983

To Ritchie Rasmussen, Sherwood Park, AB keeping c/r N5471V.

1983

Restored.
Markings Applied: 66, The FLYING UNDERTAKER

1983

First post-restoration Flight.

1983

Raced as #66, named The FLYING UNDERTAKER.

31 July 1983

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Oshkosh, WI

From September 1983 to 1984

To Ritchie Rasmussen, Edmonton, AB with new c/r C-GRLR.

Markings Applied: Flying Undertaker, 45-11381

April 1985

To Herbert E. Rupp, Port Salerno, FL with new c/r N151MR.

From September 1985 to 1990

To Connie Bowlin/Bowlin Enterprises, Griffin, GA with new c/r N551CB.
Operated with markings: 511381, Snooks 5th

Raced as #66, named Snooks 5th, 511381.

By August 1988

Markings Applied: GLAMOROUS GLEN III, B6-Y, 414888

2 August 1988

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Oshkosh, WI

2 June 1990

Photographer: Robert Nichols
Notes: at Peachtree Dekalb Airport Airshow Atlanta Ga

10 July 1990

To Gary Honbarrier/Carrier Aviation Inc, Salisbury-Rowan County, NC keeping c/r N551CB.

Circa 1993

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At EAA Oshkosh.

Circa 1993

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

6 September 2001

Crashed.
There was one serious injury and was one minor injury. The accident occurred at the Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ) Lincolnton, NC, United States while cruising. The airframe was destroyed. While cruising at 8000 feet, the pilot noticed coolant on the windshield. While descending through the clouds toward the nearest airport, the airplanes cockpit filled with smoke and condensation...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

6 September 2001

Jeff Michael (and) Butch Caudle bailed out.

29 November 2006

To Jack Roush, Livonia, MI keeping c/r N551CB.
Purchased wreckage.

28 March 2007

To Jack Roush, Livonia, MI with new c/r N51CY {3}.

8 September 2018

To Jackie E. Roush Trustee, Livonia, MI keeping c/r N51CY {3}.

27 August 2019

To unknown owner with c/r N51CY {3}.
Registration pending to a new owner in Oklahoma City, OK.

16 October 2019

To Oklahoma P-47 Llc, Oklahoma City, OK keeping c/r N51CY {3}.