Dates

Event

Constructed as a Harvard II.

25 June 1941

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 3199.

Transferred to No. 14 Service Flying Training School, RCAF Station Aylmer, ON.

Converted to a Harvard IIR.

After 1945

Transferred to No. 4 Flying Training School.

26 June 1952

Damaged.
Sustained damage at Calgary, Alberta. Evaluated as Category B.

21 October 1960

Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Transferred to Crown Assets Disposal Corporation.
Sent to the CADC for disposal.

From By 1965 to By 1966

To Ranier Development Co., Strathmore, AB with new c/r CF-MZI.

By 1966

To Cal Nat Airways, Grass Valley, CA with new c/r N16730.

25 May 1967

Certificate of airworthiness for N16730 (AT-6C, 75-3473) issued.

From 8 August 1969 to 10 August 1969

Raced as #11, named Miss SKY PRINTS II.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.21 mph. Did not start in Heat 2 Gold.

From 29 August 1969 to 30 August 1969

Raced as #11, named Miss SKY PRINTS II.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 180.00 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 177.25 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 177.72 mph.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #11, named Miss SKY PRINTS II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Howie Keefe. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 172.25 mph.

By 1970

To Keefe Corp, Pacific Palisades, CA keeping c/r N16730.

From 16 April 1970 to 19 April 1970

Raced as #11, named Miss SKY PRINTS II.
Competed at the Florida National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 187.59 mph.

From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Modes. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 190.81 mph. Raced in the Thirty Seccond Climb race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 188.59 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 179.70 mph.

From By 1972 to By 1986

To Edward J. Modes, Burbank, CA keeping c/r N16730.

From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Cal Conroy. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 189.91 mph.

From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973

Raced as #11.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Calvin Conroy. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 191.15 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 196.01 mph.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Modes. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 203.77 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 192.00 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 199.69 mph.

From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Calvin W Conroy. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 206.90 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 192.23 mph.

Circa 10 September 1974

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was James Modes. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 202.534 mph. The racing field was reduced to 12, this entry did not make the cut and so raced in the drag races only.

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #11.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Calvin Conroy. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 211.55 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.05 mph.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was James Modes. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 193.55 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 193.20 mph.

From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

Raced as #11, named Hello Eleven.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Modes from Burbank, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 212.086 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.695 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 203.617 mph.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Cal Conroy from Granada Hills, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 204.93 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 191.38 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.02 mph.

From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

Raced as #11, named Hello II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Jim Modes from Burbank, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 204.93 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 198.11 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 197.32 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 199.26 mph.

From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Cal Conroy. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 200.37 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 204.93 mph. Started the Reserve race, but did not finish.

From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Cal Conroy. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 195.33 mph.

22 August 1981

Photographer: Mike Woodley
Notes: Antique Fly-In, Merced CA.

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 205.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.32 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 208.33 mph.

From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 216.04 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.41 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.69 mph.

Circa 12 September 1983

Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

Circa 12 September 1983

Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 204.545 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.923 mph.

12 September 1984

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Reno Air Races

Circa 8 September 1985

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada.

From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 205.708 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.976 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 208.011 mph.

By 1986

To Richard T. Sykes, Toluca Lake, CA keeping c/r N16730.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 214.018 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 213.615 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 205.856 mph.

11 September 1986

To Ray F. Schutte, Valencia, CA keeping c/r N16730.

From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Pete Gist. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 228.513 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.219 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.888 mph.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 211.421 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 210.517 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.689 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 214.048 mph.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 202.422 mph.

From 30 September 1989 to By 2006

To Ray F. Schutte, Valencia, CA keeping c/r N16730.

From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

Raced as #11.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the T-6 class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete.

17 September 1990

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 226.190 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.620 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 188.598 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.662 mph.

From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

Raced as #11.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Ray Schutte. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 201.277 mph.

From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

Raced as #71, named The Company Store.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Krawczyk. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 207.604 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 203.305 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 197.937 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 203.683 mph.

From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

Raced as #71, named The Company Store.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Krawczyk. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 206.695 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 209.559 mph.

9 May 2006

To Richard T. Sykes, Toluca Lake, CA keeping c/r N16730.

17 August 2009

To Condor Squadron Officers Airmens Assoc Inc, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N16730.

Based at Condor Squadron, Van Nuys Airport (West Side), Los Angeles, CA.
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By 5 September 2011

Markings Applied: yellow 2 + 1
Painted in a Luftwaffe colour scheme.

5 September 2011

Photographer: Mike Henniger

5 September 2011

Photographer: Mike Henniger

24 May 2013

Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: One of the Condor Squadron Texans at Van Nuys, California