Dates

Event

Constructed as a F4U-4.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 97280.

1959

To Robert Bean, Hereford, AZ.

From 1961 to 1978

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Hondurena with s/n 615.

1978

To Hollywood Wings/George Heaven and Jim Nettle, Long Beach, CA.

December 1978

Ferry flight.
Flown from Tegucigalpa AB to Houston, TX.

From December 1978 to 1979

To Robert L. Ferguson and Howard E. Pardue, Breckenridge, TX with new c/r N49092.

25 June 1980

Certificate of airworthiness for NX712RD (F4U-4, 97280) issued.

Markings Applied: 619
Flown in original FAH markings.

From 4 July 1980 to 1988

To Robert F. Yancy, Klamath Falls, OR keeping c/r N49092.

Markings Applied: 101, NAVY VF-92, S
Flown in USN markings.

September 1981

Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada

By 15 September 1981

To unknown owner with c/r N49092.

From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

Raced as #101, named Old Blue.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 334.93 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 315.64 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 327.65 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 325.77 mph.

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #101, named Old Blue.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 346.86 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 341.35 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 341.38 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 355.53 mph.

From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

Raced as #101.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 370.82 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 362.59 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 362.65 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 332.06 mph.

From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

Raced as #101, named Old Blue.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 341.313 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 349.033 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 374.216 mph. Raced in Heat 6. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 363.495 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. The engine detonated on the pace lap right after crossing the start line and it was necessary for Yancey to declare a Mayday and land immediately, which he did safely.

10 September 1984

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

Raced as #101, named Old Blue.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 368.062 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 368.819 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 365.999 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 369.825 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 374.392 mph.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #101.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert F Yancey. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 391.085 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 354.081 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 352.321 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.772 mph.

8 September 1986

Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

From January 1988 to 1992

To Warbirds of GB Ltd/Doug Arnold, Biggin Hill keeping c/r N49092.

19 February 1988

Transported by ship.
Arrived at Biggin Hill, UK.

20 June 1988

Photographer: Nigel Roling
Notes: scan of N49092 ex.97280, FAHo.615 F4U-4 Corsair following arrival at Warbirds of Great Britain June 1988.

March 1992

Transported by ship.
Moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL.

June 1992

To ISRMS Inc, Land-O-Lakes, FL with new c/r N712RD.

By 1993

Photographer: Corel Photo CD-ROM 1993

August 1993

Photographer: Dennis Kunicki
Notes: Photographed at Oshkosh, WI.

From 5 August 1994 to 2003

To Cavanaugh Flight Museum, Addison, TX keeping c/r N712RD.

Markings Applied: 97280, N206
Flown in USN markings.

29 July 1999

Crashed.
There was one serious injury and was one minor injury. The accident occurred at the Wittman Regional Airport (OSH) Oshkosh, WI, United States while standing. The damage was substantial...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

The wreck was stored pending a decision on the rebuild.

7 May 2003

To Npa Holdings Llc, Minnetonka, MN keeping c/r N712RD.

To Jim Tobul, Bamberg, SC.
The project was transferred to Mr. Tobul.

18 November 2013

To unknown owner with c/r N712RD.
Registration pending to a new owner in Wilmington, DE.

10 January 2014

To Corsair Enterprises Inc, Wilmington, DE keeping c/r N712RD.