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1993 |
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Constructed as a Yak-3U (replica).
Built by Yakovlev, Orenburg, Russia in a production run of 11 Model 3UAs with Allison V1710 engines.) |
1993 |
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To Flight Magic Inc/Gunnell Aviation, Santa Monica CA with new c/r N74FT. |
5 January 1996 |
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To Bill Destefani, Las Vegas, NV keeping c/r N74FT. |
From 8 March 1996 to 1997 |
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To Bill Tiger Destefani, Las Vegas, NV keeping c/r N74FT. |
13 April 1996 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX74FT (YAK-3M, 0470106) issued. |
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Markings Applied: 17
Operated in Soviet Air Force colors. |
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 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #52.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Sherman Smoot. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 310.006 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 297.200 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 406.254 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 324.522 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. |
10 July 1997 |
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To James Nezgoda, Genoa NV keeping c/r N74FT. |
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Markings Applied: 17, The Ranch |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #52.
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 Sherman Smoot. |
3 September 1999 |
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Crashed.
Damaged in a take off accident at the Reno Air Races. Thankfully the pilot was uninjured. |
2001 |
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To Chris Prevost and Dan Vance, Sonoma CA.
As a wreck for re-build. |
From 2001 to 2002 |
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Restored.
The work was carried out at Sonoma-Schellville using a Yak 11 mainplane and undercarriage. |
20 May 2002 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N74FT.
Registration pending to a new owner in Sonoma, CA. |
From 2004 to 2005 |
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To Graeme Frew, Auckland, NZ keeping c/r N74FT.
No visible external markings on the aircraft. |
From Unknown to 1 November 2004 |
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Transported by ship.
Crated and shipped to Blenheim. ived crated Blenheim 1.11.04, assembled at Blenheim-Omaka NZ as aCuSoviet 17. |
27 September 2011 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N74FT.
Registration pending to a new owner in Sonoma, CA. |
8 February 2012 |
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To Graeme Frew/Yak 3 Fighter Syndicate, Auckland with new c/r ZK-VVS. |
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(continued rest. Omaka, ff 26.3.12 in Soviet scheme). |
1 January 2013 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX74FT (YAK-3M, 0470106) issued. |
1 January 2013 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N74FT.
Registration pending to a new owner in Sonoma, CA. |
12 April 2015 |
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Photographer: Peter Mole
Notes: At Ardmore, NZ |
21 June 2017 |
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To Fighter Flights Limited, Auckland with new c/r ZK-VVS. |
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(shipped from Omaka to US 7.17 for Reno air races. |
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Assembled Chino CA. |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #35, named FULL NOISE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Graeme Frew from Aukland, NewZealand. No time was recorded and finished in 18th place. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 308.895 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 319.885 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 345.277 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 315.769 mph. |
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Flown to Reno by Graeme Frew, competed as #35 Full Noise, then shipped back to NZ). |
31 March 2018 |
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Photographer: Keith Bollands
Notes: Taken at the Warbirds Over Wanaka show. |
1 April 2018 |
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Photographer: Nigel Hitchman
Notes: At Warbirds over Wanaka in New Zealand |
Circa 8 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
9 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #35, named FULL NOISE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Graeme Frew from Blenhein, NewZealand. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 362.770 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 339.416 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 342.003 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 342.003 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 353.868 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 353.868 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 352.608 mph. |
15 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
1 October 2018 |
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To Fighter Flights Limited, Blenheim keeping c/r ZK-VVS. |
