Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51K-10-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA.

1944

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-12140.

By 30 August 1946

To unknown owner with c/r N66111.

From 30 August 1946 to 2 September 1946

Raced as #80, named Full House.
Appeared at the National Air Races Cleveland to compete in the Bendix R class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Robert Swanson. Did not start in the B Feature race.

1947

To Robert A. Swanson, Miami, FL keeping c/r N66111.

1963

To Al Hanes keeping c/r N66111.

1963

To Charles E. Yost, Granada Hills, CA keeping c/r N66111.

From 1963 to 1967

To Frank J. Moore, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N66111.

From 1964 to 1965

To Richard M. Vartanian, Pasadena, CA keeping c/r N66111.

From 1965 to 1 January 1970

To Glenn Hussey, Carmichael, CA keeping c/r N66111.

From 29 May 1965 to 6 June 1965

Raced as #11, named Little One.
This was a stock P-51D with minor airframe cleanup and a round tip Hamilton Standard propeller with cuffs installed. Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Lyle Shelton. No time was recorded and finished in 9th place. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 350.27 mph.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #12, named Little One.
This was a stock P-51D with minor airframe cleanup and a round tip Hamilton Standard propeller installed. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Lyle Shelton. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 328.02 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 320.28 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 334.26 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 331.99 mph.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: 1965 was the year that Lyle Shelton got his start in Unlimited Class Air Racing. He flew this stock Mustang that was owned by Richard Varantanian.

7 September 1965

Photographer: Jay Sherlock Collection
Notes: In 1964 and 1965 the Reno National Championship Air Races were held at a privately-owned airport just outside Sparks, Nevada. From 1966 to 2023 the races were held at Stead Airport, which was actually in the city of Reno.

From By 1966 to By 1970

To Glenn Hussey, Carmichael, CA.

7 July 1968

Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number SEA69D0054: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:30 hours. The airframe was destroyed. Incident occurred at the Medford Airport, Medford, OR. Ground looped or water swerved during the takeoff run. Stalled during the initial climb.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

To Ellis D. Weiner, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N66111.

To Steward-Davis, Long Beach, CA.
Stored the wreck.

From By 1973 to By 1989

To Aadu Karemaa, San Diego, CA with new c/r N119AK.
Operated with markings: 412119, A-VF

Restored.

3 October 1989

To Aadu Karemaa, San Diego, CA keeping c/r N119AK.

28 April 1992

To Aadu Karemaa, San Diego, CA with new c/r N119VF.

Restored.
Markings Applied: 412119/VF-A
The work was carried out in in San Diego.

12 June 1992

Civil registration, N119AK, cancelled.

Restored.
Markings Applied: 412119, VF-A
The work was carried out in San Diego.

14 July 1993

Certificate of airworthiness for NL119VF (P-51D, 111-30273) issued.
Note that the FAA quotes 111-30273 which is USAAF s/n 44-12140. It is reported the owner quotes the ID as USAAF s/n 44-12119.

To Gillespie Field, San Diego, CA.
View the Location Dossier

17 September 2002

To Karemaa Aadu, San Diego, CA keeping c/r N119VF.

16 May 2009

Photographer: Chris Kennedy
Notes: North American P-51K-10-NT Mustang 44-12140 N119VFAt the 2009 Gillespie Field Antique Aircraft Show.Marked as 44-12119.

1 January 2014

To Karemaa Aadu, San Diego, CA keeping c/r N119VF.

To Montgomery Field, San Diego, CA.
View the Location Dossier

Markings Applied: VF, A

4 March 2023

To Karemaa Aadu, San Diego, CA keeping c/r N119VF.