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Constructed as an AT-6. |
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Converted to a T-6G.
New construction number, 168-069, assigned to the airframe. |
Circa 1949 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 49-2965. |
30 January 1969 |
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To Jack D. Amis, Hopkinsville, KY with new c/r N2885G (T-6G, 49-2965). |
From 20 May 1972 to 21 May 1972 |
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Raced as #6.
Competed at the Wilson Regional Air RAces in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Arthur Bowles. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 180.723 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 181.918 mph. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #6.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Art Bowles. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 193.20 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 182.18 mph. |
From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973 |
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Raced as #6.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Arthur Bowles. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 190.81 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 192.51 mph. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #6.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Art Bowles. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 194.95 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 188.92 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
5 November 1973 |
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Crashed.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number FTW74AF028: There was one fatality. Incident occurred at 14:00 hours. The airframe was destroyed. The flight departed from Paris, TX, with the destination Memphis, TN. Experienced an uncontrolled collision with terrain in an uncontrolled descent. The factors included; low ceiling, rain and fog. The sky conditions were unknown/not reported. The ceiling was 500 feet at the accident site. The visibility was 1 mile or less. The precipitaion was drizzle...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
18 December 1973 |
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Civil registration, N2885G, cancelled. |
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