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Constructed as a SNJ-4. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 51979. |
1963 |
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To Angelo J. Russo, West Islip NY with new c/r N6551D. |
From 1976 to 1977 |
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To Jerry D. King, Sand City, CA with new c/r N51979. |
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Modified with a SBD engine, cowl and three blade prop. |
1979 |
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To John Martin, Wasco CA keeping c/r N51979. |
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An original engine was installed. |
26 April 1979 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N51979 (SNJ-5, 51979) issued. |
From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984 |
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Raced as #79, named BOOG.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Martin. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 195.865 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 200.347 mph. |
12 September 1984 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #79, named Boog.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Martin. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 212.363 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 204.829 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 200.725 mph. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #79, named Boog.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was John Martin. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 218.062 mph. |
1987 |
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To Gary Howard keeping c/r N51979. |
Circa 30 May 1987 |
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Photographer: Nick Veronico Collection
Notes: Photographed at Merced, CA. |
Circa 30 May 1987 |
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Photographer: Nick Veronico Collection
Notes: Photographed at Merced, CA. |
From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987 |
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Raced as #79, named TIGGER II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was C J Stephens. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 198.584 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 216.391 mph. |
June 1990 |
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Photographer: Nate Wilburn
Notes: Alf nose art, Hamilton Field airshow, Novato, California, June 1990. |
From July 1991 to 1995 |
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To Donald T. Bayley, Petaluma, CA keeping c/r N51979. |
26 July 1991 |
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To Donald T. Bayley, Co-Trustee, Petaluma, CA keeping c/r N51979. |
6 June 1996 |
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To Mark C. Hutchins//Lynmark Corp, Front Royal, VA keeping c/r N51979. |
From 6 June 1996 to 2015 |
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To Lynmark Corp/Mark C. Hutchins, Front Royal, VA keeping c/r N51979. |
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Markings Applied: 79
Flown in a USN Navy colour scheme. |
12 April 2018 |
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To Up North Llc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N51979. |
23 July 2018 |
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Photographer: Reinhard Jost
Notes: Oshkosh 2018 |
