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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 44-72777. |
By 27 August 1959 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 27 August 1959 to By 1967 |
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To Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL. |
From 1967 to Circa 1978 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with s/n F-344. |
1971 |
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Modified to Cavalier standards at Bandung AB under the program Operation Peace Pony. Modifications carried out using kits for cockpit instrumentation upgrades, Cavalier weapons controls, new wiring and a Merlin V-1650-9. A Cavalier tall tail was not installed. |
Circa 20 March 1979 |
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To Vanpac Carriers/Ralph Stephen Johnson and Art E. Stagg, Oakland, CA. |
Circa 21 March 1979 |
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Transported by ship.
AURI P-51 airframes and spares, all shipped ex Surabaya, Indonesia. |
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Transported by ship.
On board Anders Maersk to Oakland, CA. One of a number of airframes sold as restoration kits. |
From 16 July 1979 to By 1981 |
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To Al Letcher, Mojave, CA. |
21 July 1979 |
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Transported by ground.
Moved from Richmond, CA, to Mojave, CA. |
28 July 1979 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA. |
28 July 1979 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA. |
From April 1981 to By 1984 |
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To Al Letcher, Mojave, CA with new c/r N8064V. |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: Singapore Sally |
21 April 1981 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX151D (P-51D, 44-72777) issued. |
22 April 1981 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
14 April 1984 |
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To Steve Seghetti, Vacaville, CA with new c/r N151D. |
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Later. |
May 1981 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
20 May 1981 |
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Photographer: Photographed at Lancaster, CA, at the Heritage Days Parade fly-over. |
20 September 1981 |
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Photographer: Photographed at Edwards AFB, CA. |
20 September 1981 |
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Photographer: Photographed at Edwards AFB, CA. |
From Unknown to Circa 2012 |
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To Steve Seghetti, Klamath Falls, OR keeping c/r N151D. |
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Restored.
The work was carried out at Caville, CA. |
6 July 1984 |
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To Steve Seghetti, Klamath Falls, OR keeping c/r N151D. |
6 July 1984 |
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To Seghetti Steve, Farmer City, IL keeping c/r N151D. |
23 April 1987 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
25 April 1989 |
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Involved in an incident.
Left gear collapsed on landing at Travis AFB, CA. |
25 April 1989 |
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Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Travis AFB Airport Travis Afb, CA, United States while on decent. The damage was substantial. When the pilot extended the landing gear for landing, the left main gear did not fully extend. During the landing, the left main gear collapsed. During the post crash investigation, the airplane was lifted onto supports, the gear was extended and retracted by use of the gear mechanism. There were no reported mechanical failures or malfunctions.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. |
28 April 1990 |
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Photographer: Nate Wilburn
Notes: Minter Field, Shafter, California. Warbirds in Action airshow. |
1991 |
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Involved in an incident.
Damaged on landing at the Vacaville-Nut Tree Airport, CA. |
1994 |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: SPARKY, 472777 |
1994 |
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First flight. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #68, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Herlihy. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 311.536 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 282.015 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 295.551 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 298.301 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 290.635 mph. |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dan Vance. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 310.476 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 261.081 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 312.202 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 265.347 mph. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 31st place with an average speed of 321.970 mph. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 326.058 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 273.453 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 29th place with an average speed of 323.896 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 309.349 mph. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 317.963 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 273.013 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 277.637 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 282.140 mph. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: David Leininger
Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Brent Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 317.963 mph. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 339.659 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 288.463 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 276.246 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 265.333 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 288.257 mph. |
Circa 2003 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Reno. |
From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 337.973 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 298.220 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 309.664 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 315.454 mph. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 354.577 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 308.829 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 324.419 mph. |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 341.997 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 310.871 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 306.219 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 316.225 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 330.456 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 342.577 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.026 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 316.538 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 321.467 mph. |
Circa 12 September 2006 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Unlimited Class racer Sparky in the pits at the Reno Air Races. This aircraft ended up placing second in the Unlimited Class Bronze race. |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 365.469 mph. Raced in Heat 1D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 322.059 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 322.585 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 330.774 mph. |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 352.804 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 321.625 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 314.668 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 323.612 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 314.111 mph. |
8 September 2008 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
8 September 2008 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 344.623 mph. Did not start in Heat 3. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race. |
11 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photo taken at the California Capital Air Show. |
11 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 375.212 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 317.828 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 337.303 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 338.561 mph. |
17 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 367.491 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 323.644 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 345.448 mph. |
13 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
15 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
12 March 2012 |
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To unknown owner.
Sale reported to a new owner in Klamath Falls, OR. |
14 April 2012 |
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To Brant C. Seghetti, Klamath Falls, OR keeping c/r N151D. |
9 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 353.822 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 308.611 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 305.863 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 323.485 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 330.253 mph. |
17 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
17 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Nevada. |
13 July 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
13 July 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 361.875 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 315.735 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 321.158 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 335.715 mph. |
From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 329.638 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 319.372 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 319.838 mph. Did not start in Heat 3D. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 317.781 mph. |
31 August 2015 |
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To Brant C. Seghetti, Vacaville, CA keeping c/r N151D. |
From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015 |
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Raced as #44, named SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 340.485 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 309.028 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 314.446 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 316.534 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 309.759 mph. |
By 30 April 2016 |
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Markings Applied: SPARKY, QP U, 473304
Right side markings. |
By 30 April 2016 |
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Markings Applied: Blondie, QA U, 473304
Left side markings. |
30 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California. |
30 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California. |
30 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California. |
From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 343.195 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 316.322 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 306.049 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 321.309 mph. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 329.106 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 298.386 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 301.952 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 311.287 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 312.145 mph. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 344.222 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 308.889 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 321.554 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 316.975 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 333.985 mph. |
14 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 342.772 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 306.857 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 314.701 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 321.644 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 330.231 mph. |
9 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
13 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 336.645 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 311.487 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. The race was canceled and 6th place was assigned based on previous heat results. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 311.489 mph. |
17 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From Unknown to June 1979 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved to Oakland, CA, as an incomplete airframe. |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: Singapore Sally
Restored at Mojave, CA. |
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To Steve Seghetti, Klamath Falls OR keeping c/r N151D. |
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Restored.
Work was carried out at Vacaville, CA. |
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Based at Nut Tree Airport (VCB), Vacaville, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: Sparky, 472777, 68 |
10 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 331.808 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 323.49 mph. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
9 September 2023 |
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To Brant C. Seghetti, Vacaville, CA keeping c/r N151D. |
12 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #44, named Blondie / SPARKY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brant Seghetti from Vacaville, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 350.482 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 313.538 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 321.563 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 327.268 mph. |
14 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
14 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
Circa 23 September 2024 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Central Coast Air Fest in Santa Maria, CA. |
Circa 23 September 2024 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Central Coast Air Fest in Santa Maria, CA. |
