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Constructed as a P-51D-25-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
1945 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-73339. |
18 September 1947 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-73339. |
1948 |
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Redesignated as F-51D. |
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Transferred to Texas Air National Guard. |
1955 |
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Crashed.
A Reported as crashed in action. |
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To Indonesia. |
16 January 1955 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Costarricense with s/n 2. |
19 January 1955 |
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Crashed.
Reported to have crahsed but this is not confirmed. |
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To Trans Florida Aviation, Sarasota, FL. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Indonesian Air Force. |
1979 |
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To Stephen Johnson, USA. |
20 March 1979 |
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To Vanpac Carriers/Stephen Johnson, Oakland, CA. |
21 March 1979 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from Indonesia to Oakland, CA, as part of a package of 15 to 20 AURI P-51 airframes (and) spares, all shipped ex Surabaya, Indonesia on board Anders Maersk to Oakland: sold as restoration kits. |
From By 1982 to By 1984 |
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To Ronald M. Runyan, Fairfield, OH. |
From By 1982 to By 1984 |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: Dallas Doll
Rebuilt at Chino, CA, assuming the identity of USAAF s/n 44-74008. Mr. Runyan had purchased the wreckage of 44-74008 c/r N76AF. It is assumed surviving components of that airframe were absorbed intothis project.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier  |
1984 |
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First post-restoration Flight.
Flown at Chino. |
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Markings Applied: VF T, 474008 |
February 1984 |
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To Ronald M. Runyan, Fairfield, OH with new c/r N151MC {2}.
Was c/r assigned to wreckage of 44-74008 when Runyan purchased the wreckage. |
From December 1984 to By 1995 |
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To Ronald M. Runyan, Fairfield, OH with new c/r N51RR.
The delivery date is provided. |
By 27 July 1986 |
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Markings Applied: 474008 |
27 July 1986 |
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Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At the Dayton International Air Show, Dayton, OH |
Circa 8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986 |
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Raced as #51.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. |
12 September 1988 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #51.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Gerry Myles. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 371.955 mph. Started Heat 1C, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 322.472 mph. |
From 1989 to By 1991 |
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To Robs Lamplough, North Weald, UK.
Remained based in the USA. |
From 1991 to By 1996 |
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To Intrepid Aviation/David J. Gilmour, North Weald. |
14 February 1991 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from the USA to North Weald. |
By 12 June 1993 |
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Markings Applied: VF R, 474008 |
12 June 1993 |
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Photographer: Jon Wickenden
Notes: North American P-51D Mustang N51RR / 474008 at the RAF Coningsby Airshow in the UK during 1993 |
16 January 1997 |
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To David Gilmour, London, England keeping c/r N51RR.
Editor note: Mr. Gilmour was a member of the rock group Pink Floyd. |
3 February 1997 |
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To David J Gilmour, London, England with new c/r G-SIRR. |
3 February 1997 |
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To David Jon Gilmour, London, England keeping c/r G-SIRR. |
8 March 2001 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL510TT (F-51D, 4474008) issued. |
6 July 2001 |
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Ferry flight.
Moved from North Weald to Duxford. |
July 2001 |
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Placed in storage at Duxford. |
2003 |
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To T and T Trucking Inc/Terry Tarditi, Lodi, CA. |
March 2003 |
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Crated at Duxford for shipping to the USA. |
12 May 2003 |
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Civil registration, G-SIRR, cancelled. |
12 June 2003 |
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Assigned civil registration: N510TT |
25 June 2003 |
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To T and T Trucking Inc, Lodi, CA keeping c/r N510TT. |
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Markings Applied: Comfortably Numb
Re-assembled, tested, by Dan Martin at Hollister, CA. |
1 August 2003 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL510TT (F-51D, 4474008) issued. |
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To Lodi Airport, Collierville, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
By 16 September 2010 |
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Markings Applied: Comfortably Numb, VF T, 474008 |
By 16 September 2010 |
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Markings Applied: Comfortably Numb, VF T, 474008, KEEP EM FLYIN |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
16 September 2010 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
12 October 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Mustang Days at the Nutree Airport in Vacaville, CA. |
12 October 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Mustang Days at the Nutree Airport in Vacaville, CA. |
25 April 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
11 July 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nevada County Air Fest in Grass Valley, CA. |
11 July 2015 |
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8 March 2017 |
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To T and T Trucking Inc, Newberg, OR keeping c/r N510TT. |
29 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Salinas International Air Show in Salinas, CA. |
