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Constructed as a P-51D-25-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-73693. |
23 May 1958 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Sandinista/Defensa Anti-Aerea with s/n 116. |
By 1963 |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the Fuerza Aerea Sandinista/Defensa Anti-Aerea. |
September 1963 |
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To MACO Sales Financial Corp/Will W. Martin, Chicago, IL with new c/r N6357T. |
24 September 1963 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX6357T (F-51D, 44-73693N) issued. |
By 1966 |
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To Ronald L. Bryant, Jacksonville, Beach FL keeping c/r N6357T. |
By 1969 |
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To Alvin T. George, Atlanta, GA keeping c/r N6357T. |
July 1969 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Salvadorenais with s/n 408. |
By 1974 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Salvadorenais with s/n 408. |
1 November 1974 |
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To Flaherty Factors Inc/Jack W. Flaherty, Monterey, CA with new c/r N35FF.
Adopted the ID of USAAF s/n 44-13253 on return to the USA. |
25 March 1975 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL35FF (F-51D, 44-13253) issued. |
14 January 1977 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N35FF.
Sale reported to a new owner in Oklahoma City, OK. |
From By 1978 to By 1987 |
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To Wilson C. Edwards, Big Spring, TX keeping c/r N35FF. |
From By 1988 to By 1999 |
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To Mustang 4 Inc/Richard L. Pack, Chino, CA keeping c/r N35FF. |
After 1988 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 393.220 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 375.039 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.944 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 388.95 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 414.495 mph. |
From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 386.238 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 341.744 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 357.106 mph. Did not start in Heat 3D. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish. |
Circa 11 September 1989 |
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Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
Notes: Bill Rheinschilds Risky Business on Monday evening following the 1989 Reno Air Races. |
From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 324.844 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 336.216 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 382.771 mph. During the Silver Race cut one pylon. |
From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed in the Colorado National Air Races event. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 389.404 mph. Raced in Gold Heat. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 396.017 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 405.291 mph. During the Gold Heat race cut Pylon 6 on Lap 2. |
From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990 |
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Raced as #45.
Competed at the Denver Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 405.291 mph. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 407.096 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 395.207 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 388.173 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 415.532 mph. |
From By 1991 to By 1999 |
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Operated by Unlimited Air Racing Inc/Bill Rheinschild, Van Nuys, CA. |
From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 435.012 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 407.138 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 422.529 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 423.498 mph. |
23 January 1992 |
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To Richard L. Pack, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N35FF. |
From 6 June 1992 to 7 June 1992 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed in the Denver Air Races event. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Van Nuys, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 383.567 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 399.365 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 403.859 mph. |
From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Van Nuys, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 428.768 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 407.964 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 416.610 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 424.888 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 425.346 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 420.717 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 436.942 mph. |
From 22 October 1993 to 24 October 1993 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed in the Kansas City Air Races event. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.46 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 354.63 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 379.64 mph. During the Heat 3 Race cut Pylon 6 on the Pace Lap. During the Gold race, cut pylon #3 on the pace lap. |
From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 437.849 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 367.606 mph. During the Gold race, cut pylon #5 on laps #1 and 2, and pylon #6 on lap #1. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Lemoore, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 418.822 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.825 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 412.695 mph. Raced in the A Feature race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 403.336 mph. |
18 September 1994 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor
Notes: Sundays Super Gold Final! |
From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Professional race. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Sun Valley, ID. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 403.398 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 403.607 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Heat 2A Race on Lap 3 when the engine completely quit. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 24th place with an average speed of 312.632 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 323.134 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 343.804 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 348.560 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 348.489 mph. |
17 September 1995 |
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Photographer: Anthony Taylor |
From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 395.866 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 403.704 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 416.959 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 9 September 1996 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 413.707 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 394.929 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 402.365 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 392.224 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 396.457 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 412.433 mph. |
From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from VanNuys, CA. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 430.446 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 365.704 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 407.017 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 420.572 mph. |
9 March 1999 |
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To Unlimited Air Llc, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N35FF. |
From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from VanNuys, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 409.322 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 333.004 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 407.805 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 406.995 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 407.799 mph. |
From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Sun Valley, ID. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 405.113 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 412.514 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 421.251 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 435.718 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 415.771 mph. |
By 2001 |
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Photographer: Shawn Aro |
From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Sun Valley, ID. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 385.892 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 385.892 mph. |
From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002 |
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Raced as #45, named Risky Business.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bill *Rhino* Rheinschild from Sun Valley, ID. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 401.994 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 397.468 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 414.034 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 412.723 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 414.498 mph. |
12 July 2012 |
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Photographer: Kurtis Anderschat |
13 February 2013 |
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Civil registration, N6357T, cancelled.
Sale reported to a new owner in Oklahoma City, OK. |
20 May 2014 |
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To Unlimited Air Llc, Thousand Oaks, CA keeping c/r N35FF. |
25 February 2015 |
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To Mustang Sally Llc, Carson City, NV keeping c/r N35FF. |
25 February 2015 |
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To Mustang Sally Llc, Carson City, NV with new c/r N551MB. |
By April 2016 |
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Contracted to Airmotive Specialties/David Teeters, Salinas Municipal Airport (SNS), Salinas, CA for work on the airframe.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Restoration started. |
16 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Airmotive Specialties in Salinas, CA, while undergoing restoration. |
16 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Airmotive Specialties in Salinas, CA, while undergoing restoration. |
16 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at Airmotive Specialties in Salinas, CA, while undergoing restoration. |
9 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018 |
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Raced as #2, named GOLDFINGER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mike Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 351.986 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 349.159 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 354.056 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 354.056 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 356.131 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 356.131 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 353.911 mph. |
10 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
15 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
6 June 2019 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL551MB (F-51D, 44-13253) issued. |
From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019 |
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Raced as #2, named GOLDFINGER.
The markings in 2019 remained unchanged from 2018. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Michael Brown from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 353.661 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 335.864 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 325.593 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 334.863 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 300.64 mph. |
12 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #2, named GOLDFINGER.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bernie Vasquez from Esparto, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 350.419 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 340.176 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. The race was canceled and 4th place was assigned based on previous heat results. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 345.446 mph. |
17 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
12 February 2022 |
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To Gary B. Heck Trustee, Guerneville, CA keeping c/r N551MB. |
