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Constructed as a Sea Fury FB.11.
EDIT NOTE: There are some Sea Furies with either mixed or confused histories. This is one of them and AV is working to sort them out. |
24 May 1948 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Navy with s/n TG114. |
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Transferred to 803 Squadron. |
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Transferred to 870 Squadron. |
2 October 1956 |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Navy. |
From By 1960 to By 1962 |
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Transferred to Scoudouc Repair Depot, Moncton, NB. |
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Transferred to Canadian Crown Assets. |
5 September 1962 |
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Ferry flight.
Flown from Moncton, NB, to Ottawa, ON. |
Circa 6 September 1962 |
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Ferry permit issued for ferry Moncton to Ottawa ONT. |
From Circa 9 October 1962 to Circa 1964 |
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To D. Brian Baird, Toronto, ON with new c/r CF-OYF. |
7 May 1964 |
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Ferry flight.
Flown from Pendleton, ON, to La Porte, IN. |
17 May 1964 |
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To Norman J. Magill, La Porte., IN with new c/r N4763T. |
From 11 July 1964 to By 1969 |
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To J. W. (Bill) Fornof, Houma, LA with new c/r N54M. |
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FAA quoted ID as 41H606878. |
11 July 1964 |
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To J W. Fornof, Houma, LA keeping c/r N54M. |
14 August 1964 |
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Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report for event ID 79324: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 15:00 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Houma Airport, Houma, LA. Ground looped or water swerved during the landing rollout. The aircraft nosed over during the landing rollout.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
By 1969 |
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To D. Brian Baird, Phoenix, AZ keeping c/r N54M. |
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Stored damaged at Mesa, AZ. |
17 September 1970 |
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Civil registration, N54M, cancelled. |
By 1980 |
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To Lloyd A. Hamilton, Santa Rosa, CA with new c/r N54M. |
From 1982 to By 1987 |
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To William E. Sims, Charleston., IL keeping c/r N54M. |
From May 1988 to By 1995 |
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To Ronald M. Runyan, Springdale, OH keeping c/r N54M. |
From Circa 1990 to Circa 1994 |
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To Sanders Aircraft Inc/Brian Sanders, Chino, CA. |
From Circa 1990 to Circa 1994 |
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Parts used in other Sanders rebuild projects reducing the airframe to a hulk of the cockpit and center section. |
From By 1990 to By 1994 |
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Restored.
The cockpit section of RCN TG114 formed the basis of the restoration. A Wright R-3350 was installed. |
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The restoration project included the tail of VR918.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier  |
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The restoration project included the fuselage of VR919.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier |
20 July 1994 |
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To Sanders Aircraft Inc/Dennis and Brian Sanders, Chino, CA with new c/r N19SF {2}. |
25 July 1994 |
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To Sanders Aircraft Inc, Ione, CA keeping c/r N19SF {2}. |
30 July 1994 |
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First flight. |
30 July 1994 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor / warbirdfotos.com
Notes: Dennis running up the new motor, preparing to launch on his first flight of 19SF. Chino, Ca. |
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To Sanders Aircraft Inc/Dennis and Brian Sanders, Ione, CA. |
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Based at Sanders Aviation, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #19.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Ontario, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 390.967 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 339.857 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 381.076 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 360.458 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 372.250 mph. |
From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995 |
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Raced as #19.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Professional race. The primary pilot was Brian Sanders from Hesperia, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 354.793 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 372.769 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 374.352 mph. |
By June 1995 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at Paso Robles, CA. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #19.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brian Sanders. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 362.302 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 382.538 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 370.413 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 368.990 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 366.055 mph. |
16 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor / warbirdfotos.com
Notes: NCAR Reno - Lloyd Hamilton taxiing out for Saturdays UNL Heat 3A |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #19.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brian Sanders. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 394.914 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 368.833 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 396.360 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 367.424 mph. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
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 #19, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Ione, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 403.897 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 391.650 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 394.259 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 390.476 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 399.050 mph. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brian Sanders from El Dorado Hills, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 398.269 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 390.947 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.601 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 371.045 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 392.375 mph. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Ione, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 399.216 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 389.850 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 400.866 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 387.074 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 391.009 mph. |
14 September 1999 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
14 September 1999 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Ione, CA. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 383.802 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.343 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 374.648 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 366.642 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 389.298 mph. |
Circa 11 September 2000 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
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 Dennis Sanders from Ione, CA. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.802 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 383.802 mph. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brian Sanders from El Dorado Hills, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 401.452 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 390.643 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 390.063 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 390.669 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 386.149 mph. |
From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Ione, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 412.277 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 408.747 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 400.119 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 408.178 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 398.174 mph. |
29 September 2004 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX19SF {2} (MK 11 SEA FURY, 41H656803) issued. |
From 3 June 2005 to 5 June 2005 |
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Raced as #114, named Argonaut.
Competed at the Tunica Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Matt Jackson. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 358.229 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 354.216 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.192 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.040 mph. |
From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Matt Jackson from Northridge, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 408.509 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 404.308 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 409.285 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 403.759 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 410.369 mph. |
From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was C J Stephens from Ione, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 404.444 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 400.726 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 398.271 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 404.706 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 404.914 mph. |
11 September 2006 |
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Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: The Unlimited Class racer Argonaut being towed in after a qualifying session at the Reno Air Races |
From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was C J Stephens from Santa Rosa, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 411.493 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 392.488 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 404.588 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 400.280 mph. |
From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was C J Stephens from Santa Rosa, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 367.780 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 413.522 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. |
From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Matt Jackson from Northridge, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 392.176 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 390.501 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 389.303 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 388.912 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 397.328 mph. |
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Fitted with a P+W R-2800. |
From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Watt from Mississauga, Canada. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 402.774 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 381.038 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 398.761 mph. |
12 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
12 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
14 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
15 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
6 May 2012 |
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Photographer: Todd Royer
Notes: 2012 Planes of Fame Airahow |
From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Korey Wells from Ione, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 394.198 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 356.411 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 379.33 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 380.435 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 391.907 mph. |
16 September 2012 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. Pilot Corey wells taxis in with Argonaut after placing second in the Silver Final race. |
From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Korey Wells from Ione, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 382.360 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 369.488 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 369.25 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 376.190 mph. |
From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Korey Wells from Ione, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 372.109 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 362.628 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 370.044 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 368.987 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
11 July 2015 |
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From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Watt from Georgetown, ON. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 305.133 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 357.575 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 367.174 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 374.454 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 365.298 mph. |
From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Joe lSwager from Ione, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 383.488 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 381.024 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 359.845 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 365.061 mph. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Sherman Smoot from Templeton, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 375.597 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 374.531 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 367.9 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 371.222 mph. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Sherman Smoot from Templeton, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 379.967 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 364.681 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 363.822 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 363.822 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 368.967 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 368.967 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 364.652 mph. |
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To Sanders Aeronautics, Eagles Nest Airport, Ione, CA.
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From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Sherman G Smoot from Templeton, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 372.497 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 365.73 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 362.554 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
11 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 #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Sherman G Smoot from Templeton, CA. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 383.704 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 362.8 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. The race was canceled and 2nd place was assigned based on previous heat results. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 359.961 mph. |
17 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Dennis Sanders from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 377.097 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 368.931 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. |
18 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
10 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 #114, named ARGONAUT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Watt from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 378.475 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 376.898 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 366.432 mph. |
15 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
