Dates

Event

From 1946 to 1947

Constructed as a Cosmic Wind.
In 1946 there were three Cosmic Winds being built, but only this one and #10 Minnow were ready for the 1947 Continental Trophy races. Both were built by Tony Le Vier.
For more information about this other airframe see this Airframe Dossier

By 2 July 1947

To Tony Le Vier with new c/r N67888.

2 July 1947

First flight.

From 28 August 1947 to 29 August 1947

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Tony Le Vier. No time was recorded and finished in 5th place. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 157.851 mph.

1947

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Tony LeVier in Little Toni at Cleveland in 1947.

1947

Photographer: Air Racing Historical Researc
Notes: 1947 saw the first running of the Goodyear Class of racers and the Cosmic Wind racers were a big part of that debut. Little Toni is seen doing an engine run up on the ramp at Cleveland in 1947.

Circa 30 August 1947

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

By 4 September 1948

To unknown owner with c/r N20C.

From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Billie F Robertson. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 165.106 mph.

Circa 4 September 1948

Photographer: Press Photo by Unknown Photographer
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, Ohio. This is the famous Little Toni one of the five very successful airframes production run of the Cosmic Wind design by Tony LeVier. In this photo the pilot Billie F Robertson poses with his mount.

From 8 May 1949 to 8 May 1949

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Newhall event. The primary pilot was Billie F Robertson. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 154.2 mph.

From 22 May 1949 to 22 May 1949

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Ontario event. The primary pilot was Billie F Robertson. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 171.0 mph.

From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949

Raced as #3, named Little Tony.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Goodyear Trophy race. The primary pilot was Billie Robinson from Pacoima, CA. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 183.326 mph.

Circa 3 September 1949

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

Circa 3 September 1949

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Billie Robinson after winning first-place in the Goodyear class at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH.

1949

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

1950

Won the Continental Trophy Race when flown by John Paul Jones.

From 1 January 1950 to 1 January 1950

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - Miami event. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 170.768 mph.

From 25 June 1950 to 25 June 1950

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed in the Continental Motors Race - San Jose event. The primary pilot was John Paul Jones. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 173.0 mph.

By 6 September 1965

To unknown owner with c/r N20C.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #7, named French Quarter Special.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Rick Townsend. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 180.72 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 185.28 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 182.00 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 184.40 mph.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Rick Townsend was the owner pilot of the Cosmic Wind Little Toni in 1965. Bob Pauley captured this image of Rick and the Cosmic Wind at the Sky Ranch in 1965 with the engine running.

Circa 6 September 1965

Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker

To Roy Berry, Palos Verdes, CA keeping c/r N20C.
AT the time Mr. Berry was an airline pilot.

From 29 August 1968 to 2 September 1968

Raced as #7, named Little Toni.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry from Palos Verdes, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 189.87 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 192.15 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 193.08 mph. Raced in the Gold Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 195.865 mph.

From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968

Raced as #7, named Little Toni.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry from Palos Verdes, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 196.36 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 198.67 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 199.14 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 197.59 mph.

From 13 February 1969 to 16 February 1969

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed at the Florida National Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry from Palos Verdes, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 201.49 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 199.08 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 199.4 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. The race was canceled. The championship race was canceled due to darkness. The participants agreed to award places on the basis of previously achieved speeds.

From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry from Palos Verdes, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 201.87 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 194.33 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Exited the race on lap #4 after contacting racer #2 at pylon #6.

Photographer: Unknown

From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

Raced as #3, named Little Toni.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Formula One class. The primary pilot was Roy Berry from Palos Verdes, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 202.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.01 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.30 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 199.91 mph.

To Ian McCowen with new c/r G-AYRJ.

1971

Won the British Championship.

1972

Won the British Championship.

1978

Returned to the United States.

2 November 1978

Certificate of airworthiness for NX289A (COSMIC WIND, 101) issued.

10 July 1986

To Fernandez G James, Edmonds, WA with new c/r N289A.

2 March 2021

Civil registration, N289A, cancelled.
Exported to United Kingdom.