Dates

Event

Constructed as a Special.
Designed and built by Steve Wittman

To unknown owner with c/r N12047.

To Steve Wittman with new c/r N14855.

Raced as #101, named Chief of Oshkosh.

Circa 1946

Restored.
Used parts, including the fuselage, from his 1930s racer Chief of Oshkosh. Was fabric covered and utilized a spring-steel landing gear. A C-65 engine was installed with a new cowl. The complete aircraft weighed just over 500 lbs empty.

1947

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Bill Brennand and Buster at Cleveland in 1947.

From 28 August 1947 to 29 August 1947

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 155.088 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 165.857 mph.

Photographer: Unknown

1948

Was modified for the 1948 races. A McCauley prop was installed. The cowling was redesigned to reduce the frontal area. Wheel pants were also installed.

From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 167.063 mph.

Circa 4 September 1948

Photographer: Charles A Koch Collection
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH.

From 7 January 1949 to 9 January 1949

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Miami event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 174.193 mph.

From 24 April 1949 to 24 April 1949

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the San Diego California in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 171.00 mph.

From 8 May 1949 to 8 May 1949

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Newhall event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 159.0 mph.

From 22 May 1949 to 22 May 1949

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Ontario event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 170.6 mph.

From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 177.340 mph.

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Keith Sorensen

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Keith Sorensen
Notes: Photographed at the Cleveland air races.

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH.

From 1 January 1950 to 1 January 1950

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Miami event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 175.731 mph.

From 24 June 1950 to 24 June 1950

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - White Plains event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 175.97 mph.

From 16 July 1950 to 16 July 1950

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Chattanooga event. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 176.69 mph.

From 24 September 1950 to 24 September 1950

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the Continental Motors Race - Reading for the Rebat Trophy. The primary pilot was Bill Brennand. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 183.71 mph.

From 20 May 1951 to 20 May 1951

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Chattanooga event. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 165.64 mph.

From 12 August 1951 to 12 August 1951

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the Continental Motors Race - Reading for the Rebat Trophy. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 180.68 mph.

From 1 January 1952 to 1 January 1952

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed at the National Air Races Detroit in the Continental Motors race. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 180.72 mph.

From 18 May 1952 to 18 May 1952

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Chattanooga event. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 176.91 mph.

1954

Withdrawn from use.
The racer was retired.

From 4 July 1954 to 4 July 1954

Raced as #20, named BUSTER.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Dansville event. The primary pilot was Bob Porter. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 176.33 mph.

To National Air and Space Museum.