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Constructed as a P-51D-25-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-73079. |
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Transferred to McClellan AFB, CA. |
17 February 1958 |
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To Bud Marquis, Airplane Crop Dusting, Marysville, CA.
Sold as surplus from McClellan AFB, CA. |
27 January 1962 |
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To Charles OHanlon, San Jose, CA with new c/r N7716C. |
1 April 1963 |
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To Joseph P. Dangelo, Campbell, CA keeping c/r N7716C. |
28 December 1963 |
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To Growers Frozen Foods, Salinas, CA with new c/r N576GF. |
27 May 1964 |
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Merlin and prop work done at Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL. |
28 April 1969 |
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To Aviation Center Inc, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
6 May 1969 |
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To Jerry Brassfield, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
By 1970 |
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Markings Applied: GOLDEN PRODUCTS |
From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970 |
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Raced as #6.
This was a stock airframe with minor aircraft cleanup. As well a Hamilton Standard Propeller with cuffs was installed. Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 309.37 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 309.27 mph. |
Circa 1970 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 17 July 1971 to 17 July 1971 |
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Raced as #6.
Competed in the U. S. Cup Race event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Started the One Mile Course race, but did not finish. Finished 81 laps. Cut Pylon 2 on the thrid lap and was penalized one lap. Left the race with a coolant leak. |
10 September 1971 |
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To Jerry Brassfield, Golden Products Inc, Santa Clara, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
November 1971 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA. |
Circa 11 November 1971 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the California 1000 Air Race at Mojave, CA. |
From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971 |
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Raced as #9, named GOLDEN PRODUCTS.
Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 14th place with an average speed of 306.57 mph. Left the race with an oil leak. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #97.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 423.02 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 396.79 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Dropped out on the seventh lap with engine vibrations. |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
10 December 1973 |
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To Robert J. Love, Oakland, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
September 1974 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the Merced Airport, Merced, CA. |
From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974 |
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Raced as #97, named PACIFIC MILITARY AIR MUSEUM.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 402.71 mph. Raced in Heat 1. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Trophy race. No time was recorded and finished in 6th place. On the final lap, Loves engine went and he started pulling up. The contest judge declared that he was more than 500 ft above the course and thus disallowed his second place finish and dropped to the sixth official finishing position. This was protested to no avail. |
Circa 10 September 1974 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 10 September 1974 |
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Photographer: Jack M Mills
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975 |
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Raced as #97, named OOGAHONK SPECIAL.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert J Love. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 387.27 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.32 mph. |
From 28 January 1977 to 1979 |
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Placed on display with EAA Airventure Museum, Whittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, WI.
Experimental Aircraft Association, Oshkosh, WI.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979 |
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Raced as #97.
Was to have competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Robert J Love from San Jose, CA. |
From 11 July 1979 to 1985 |
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To Robert J. Love, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
11 July 1979 |
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Markings Applied: Illegitimatus Non Carborundum, Bernies Bo |
11 July 1979 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
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Markings Applied: Race #97, 473079. RJ-L, Illegitimatus Non Carborundum, Bernies Bo, Jolly Roger |
13 June 1980 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL576GF (F-51D, 44-73079) issued. |
August 1980 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: Photographed at Oakland, CA. |
August 1980 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: Photographed at Oakland, CA. |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
Circa 8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
6 December 1988 |
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To Russell R. Francis, South Lake Tahoe, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
From 25 February 1989 to 26 February 1989 |
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Unknown Race #.
The race number is not known. The primary pilot was Russ Francis. Raced in Heat 1. Expected to compete but did not race. |
17 March 1989 |
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To Charles Love, Santa Cruz, CA keeping c/r N576GF.
Charles was the heir to Bob Love. |
9 May 1989 |
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To Bernice Love, San Jose, CA keeping c/r N576GF. |
From 7 June 1989 to 1990 |
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To Russell R. Francis, South Lake Tahoe, CA with new c/r N151BL. |
21 March 1991 |
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To Bill Dause, Wellington, UT keeping c/r N151BL. |
From Unknown to 2007 |
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To Bill Dause, Lodi, CA keeping c/r N151BL. |
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Based at Lodi Airport, Collierville, CA.
Based at Lodi, CA, in an all black paint scheme.
View the Location Dossier |
2006 |
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Crashed.
Damaged on landing at Lodi, CA. |
16 October 2008 |
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To Ryan and Greg Costo, Dream Machines Llc, Roseville, CA keeping c/r N151BL. |
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Ferry flight.
Flown to Salinas, CA, by Dan Martin for restoration. Stored. |
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Restoration started.
Dismantled. Some parts sent to Arizona for restoration with some parts staying in Salinas. |
22 September 2009 |
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To Bank of America keeping c/r N151BL.
Repossessed, restoration on hold. |
19 May 2010 |
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To Eddie Andreini, Half Moon Bay, CA keeping c/r N151BL. |
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Restoration completed.
The work was carried out in Salinas, CA. |
Circa 2011 |
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Markings Applied: USAF, L-JA, Primo Branco |
22 June 2011 |
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To Eddie Andreini, Half Moon Bay, CA with new c/r N451EA. |
15 August 2011 |
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First post-restoration Flight.
First flight with Dan Martin as pilot. |
16 August 2011 |
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2nd test flight. |
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Markings Applied: Primo Branco, JA L |
16 April 2012 |
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Civil registration, N451EA, cancelled. |
3 June 2012 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX451EA (F-51D, 44-73079) issued. |
3 July 2012 |
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To Eddie Andreini Air Shows Inc, Half Moon Bay, CA with new c/r N451EA. |
1 January 2013 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL151BL (F-51D, 44-73079) issued. |
1 April 2015 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N451EA.
Registration pending to a new owner in Half Moon Bay, CA. |
By 25 April 2015 |
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Markings Applied: Primo Branco |
25 April 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
25 April 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
25 April 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
26 May 2016 |
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To Linda J. Andreini Trustee, Half Moon Bay, CA keeping c/r N451EA. |
