Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51D-30-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA.

1 January 1944

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-74466.

From 15 November 1950 to 4 December 1956

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 9227 as a Mustang IV.
Received second hand from US.

Transferred to Central Experimental and Proving Establishment, Arnprior, ON.

Transferred to No. 420 Squadron (Auxiliary), London, ON.

26 October 1956

To Stinson Field Aircraft, San Antonio TX with new c/r N10607.

4 December 1956

Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force.

1957

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

27 February 1957

To George Hanby, Evanston IL keeping c/r N10607.

12 May 1957

To Thermal Belt Air Service, Tryon NC keeping c/r N10607.

3 August 1957

To Northrop Carolina Inc, Ashville NC keeping c/r N10607.

From 1963 to 1969

To George D. Hanby, Philadephia, PA keeping c/r N10607.

From 19 March 1969 to 1976

To John M. Sliker, Wadley, GA keeping c/r N10607.

September 1969

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Reno, Nevada

From 14 September 1969 to 14 September 1969

Raced as #17.
The reace was from Milwaukee, WI to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Jack Sliker. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 312.21 mph.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #17.
This was a stock P-51D with the wing gun ports removed and faired over and a P-51H Aeroproducts propelIer installed. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jack Sliker. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 318.75 mph. Raced in Heat B. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 313.46 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 306.09 mph.

Circa 1970

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

Circa 1970

Photographer: Unknown

From 13 September 1970 to 13 September 1970

Raced as #17.
Modified with a set of Cessna 310 wing tip fuel tanks were added to the shortened wing span to provide additional fuel capacity for a cross country race. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Jack Sliker. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 254.98 mph.

From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

Raced as #17, named Escape.
For the closed course race the Cessna fuel tanks were removed and replaced with unswept tips made from fibreglass. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jack SIiker. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 331.89 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 262.81 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 306.42 mph.

Circa 13 September 1970

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos
Notes: Photographed Milwaukee, WI, before the Harolds Club transcontinental race to Stead Field, near Reno, NV, as part of the National Championship Air Races.

From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
The Cessna tip tanks were installed for this race. Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Jack SIiker. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 307.28 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 307.28 mph. Flew non-stop.

Circa 1971

Photographer: Charles Daniels Collection / San Diego Air and Space Museum Archive

From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Competed at the Cape May National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jack Sliker. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 322.22 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 326.40 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 309.24 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 315.87 mph.

From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

Raced as #17, named Escape.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jack Sliker. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 379.76 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 302.75 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 367.65 mph.

From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jack SIiker. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 357.45 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 330.39 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 344.53 mph.

From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Roscoe Turner Speed Classic race. The primary pilot was Mac McClain. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 318.108 mph.

From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Roy *Mac* McClain. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 331.69 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 292.18 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 322.88 mph.

Circa 16 January 1973

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Great Miami Air Race.

From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Mac McClain.

Circa 11 September 1973

Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

24 March 1976

To Madeline Sliker, Wadley GA keeping c/r N10607.

From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

Raced as #17, named Escape I.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mac McClain from Eufaula, AL. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 378.95 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 376.52 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 383.48 mph.

Circa 13 September 1977

Photographer: Charlene Aro

5 December 1984

To Wiley Sanders Truck Lines Inc, Troy, AL keeping c/r N10607.

1985

Photographer: Shawn Aro
Notes: Photographed at the air races in Bakersfield.

From 1 June 1985 to 2 June 1985

Raced as #69, named Coyote.
Competed in the National Air Races Bakersfield event. The primary pilot was John Putman from Bakersfield, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 297.760 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 341.022 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Led the silver race from the start and into 5th lap. Mayday on lap 5 with the bottom half of the rudder trim tab broke off, followed by a safe landing.

From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

Raced as #69, named GEORGIA MAE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 417.968 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 387.554 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.366 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 371.938 mph.

14 September 1985

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Reno-Stead Airport (4SD) Reno, NV, United States while landing. The damage was substantial. The pilot had completed a heat race as a participant in the reno national championship air races and was landing in a gusty cross wind when the aircraft left wing was lifted by the wind and the aircraft cartwheeled, resulting in substantial damage to the wings and to the fuselage.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

14 September 1985

Photographer: Tim OBrien

14 September 1985

Photographer: Tim OBrien

14 September 1985

Photographer: Tim OBrien

14 September 1985

Photographer: Tim OBrien
Notes: Ken Aeroden-Young comments (October 2010): Ken Aeroden-Young I remember watching the landing and thinking,I can not hear anything. The wind was blowing so hard from behind us, I think it carried the sounds away and outward to the center of the course. It was just erie seeing this cartwheel right in front and no sound. Almost happened in slow motion. It was surreal.

Restored.
Rebuilt.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 434.715 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 386.975 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 382.884 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

Circa 30 May 1987

Photographer: Nick Veronico Collection
Notes: Photographed at Merced, CA.

From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

Raced as #69, named GEORGIA MAE.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 419.553 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 376.131 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 397.127 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 371.259 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.323 mph.

From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Competed at the Hamilton Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman from Bakersfield, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 364.449 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 369.464 mph.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 431.565 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 425.877 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 403.644 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 414.654 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 408.287 mph.

15 September 1988

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At Reno, Nevada

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 429.053 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 395.026 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 402.523 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

Circa 11 September 1989

Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: The crew of Georgia Mae hard at work on Monday afternoon after the 1989 Reno Air Races.

15 September 1989

Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: John Putman and Georgia Mae at the 1989 Reno Air Races on Friday afternoon.

From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.916 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 360.190 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 388.948 mph.

From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990

Raced as #69, named Georgia Mae.
Was to have competed at the Colorado National Air Races, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be John Putman.

9 December 1993

To Parmley Aviation Services/Harry Barr, Council Bluffs, IA keeping c/r N10607.

Markings Applied: Barbara Jean, 474466
Finished in Nebraska ANG markings.

24 March 1994

Certificate of airworthiness for NX10607 (P-51D, 44-74466A) issued.

From 15 January 2003 to 2020

To Advanced Air Inc/Harry Barr, Raymond, NE keeping c/r N10607.

Markings Applied: Barbara Jean, NEBR ANG, 474466

9 July 2005

Crashed.
There was one serious injury. The accident occurred at the Peterson Municipal Airport (K57) Tarkio, MO, United States while taking off. The damage was substantial. The airplane collided with the terrain following a loss of engine power on takeoff. The pilot reported that he experienced a total loss of engine power at an altitude of about 50 above the ground on takeoff. He stated that he banked to the left to avoid a 30 foot dike off the end of the runway...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

September 2005

Ferry flight.
Trucked to Wahpeton, ND, for a rebuild.

2007

Markings Applied: BARBARA JEAN

22 August 2007

To Barr Harry, Raymond, NE keeping c/r N10607.

28 September 2007

Photographer: David Miller
Notes: Unpainted - At Gathering of Mustangs and Legends, Ohio 2007

By 1 August 2008

Markings Applied: Barbara Jean

1 August 2008

Photographer: David Lednicer
Notes: Barbara Jean on display at the EAA Airventure, Oshkosh

19 March 2020

Photographer: Michael Huggins
Notes: P-51D-30-NA 44-74466 (N10607) Barbara Jean served with the RCAF as 9227 RCAF. At the Planes of Fame, Chino CA 3-19-2020

17 February 2021

To unknown owner with c/r N10607.
Sale reported to a new owner in Papillion, NE.

20 July 2021

To Great Plains Aircraft Holding Llc, Papillion, NE keeping c/r N10607.

25 February 2022

To unknown owner with c/r N10607.
Sale reported to a new owner in Reno, NV.

2 September 2022

To unknown owner with c/r N10607.
Registration pending to a new owner in Reno, NV.

1 March 2023

To Aircraft Partners Group Llc, Reno, NV keeping c/r N10607.

10 September 2023

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV.

13 September 2023

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

Raced as #69, named Miss Marvel.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Rust from El Cajon, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 323.969 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 325.149 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 320.053 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 321.643 mph.

16 September 2023

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV.