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Constructed as a Cobra Biplane. |
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To unknown owner with c/r N12FE. |
Circa 1976 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976 |
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Raced as #2.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Dave Forbes from Crystal Lake, IL. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 176.76 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 175.99 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 178.22 mph. |
Circa 7 September 1976 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 15 September 1976 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 8 January 1978 to 8 January 1978 |
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Raced as #2.
Competed at the Mexicali Air Races in the Sport Biplane class. The primary pilot was Dave Forbes from California. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 180.27 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 167.65 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 179.62 mph. |
From 1 September 1979 to 3 September 1979 |
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Raced as #22, named Cobra.
Competed at the Cleveland Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Al Kramer from Van Nuys, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.851 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 164.467 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 173.727 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 192.513 mph. |
From 18 July 1980 to 20 July 1980 |
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Raced as #22, named Cobra.
Competed at the Texas Championship Air Races at San Marcos in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Al Kramer from Van Nuys, CA. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 202.969 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 163.105 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 147.692 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 169.195 mph. |
From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980 |
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Raced as #22, named COBRA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was A1 Kramer. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.65 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 199.08 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 177.05 mph. |
From 31 May 1981 to 31 May 1981 |
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Raced as #22.
Competed at the Cincinnati Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Al Kramer. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 179.863 mph. |
From 12 August 1981 to 16 August 1981 |
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Raced as #22, named Cobra.
Competed at the Corvallis Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was Al Kramer from Van Nuys, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 198.165 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 165.163 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 158.520 mph. |
From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981 |
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Raced as #22, named COBRA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Biplane class. The primary pilot was A1 Kramer. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 202.57 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 187.13 mph. |
September 1982 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #22, named COBRA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Racing Biplane class. The primary pilot was Al Kramer. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 196.60 mph. Started the Gold Semi-Final race, but did not finish. Pulled about before completing the final lap. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #22, named COBRA.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Racing Biplane class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Don Mortensen. Started Heat, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.40 mph. Had not even intended to come, but arrived late on Friday to try to help fill out the very short Racing Biplane field and was permitted to race without qualifying. |
12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Jim Weiherer |
