Dates

Event

Constructed as a P-51D.

18 September 1947

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-73973.

1948

Redesignated as F-51D.

From 23 January 1951 to 29 April 1958

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 9281 as a Mustang IV.

January 1951

Transferred to No. 403 Squadron (Auxiliary), AaCalgary, AaAlberta.

Photographer: Department of Nation Defense (Canada)

From 25 February 1957 to 1960

To James Defuria/Fred Ritts/Intercontinental Airways, Canastota, NY with new c/r N6325T {1}.

29 April 1958

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

From 10 May 1960 to 1962

To Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

From October 1962 to 1963

To Peter Rossi, Notre Dame, IN keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

Circa 1963

Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

From 3 April 1963 to 1964

To Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

4 March 1964

To Farnum Brown, Michigan City, IN keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

From 6 March 1964 to 1965

To Joseph Wade, Houston, TX keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

From October 1965 to 1966

To A. E. Lee, Atlanta, GA keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

16 June 1966

To James Gentle, Birmingham, AL keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

10 August 1967

To Wendell K. Trogden, Fort Lauderdale F keeping c/r N6325T {1}.

October 1967

Photographer: Roger P. Besecker

From July 1969 to 1974

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Fuerza Aerea Salvadorenais with s/n 407.

1 November 1974

Civil registration N35DD reserved but not taken up.
Reserved by Jack W. Flaherty, Monterey, CA.

6 March 1975

To Flaherty Factors Inc, Monterey, CA with new c/r N37FF.

1975

Adopted ID of P-51C 44-10755 upon return to USA.

From 14 August 1975 to 1979

To Jerry C. Janes, Vancouver, BC keeping c/r N37FF.
N35DD on bill of sale.

5 January 1976

Civil registration, N37FF, cancelled.

From 1976 to 1978

Restored.
Markings Applied: Cottonmouth, JC-J
Composite: parts of various ex FAS aircraft; rebuilt Chelan WA.

5 November 1976

Civil registration renewed.

10 January 1977

Civil registration N51JC {1} reserved.

March 1977

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Chino, CA.

By April 1978

Photographer: Henry Tenby Collection

6 October 1978

Photographer: Peter Nicholson
Notes: On display at the 1978 Confederate Air Force Airshow at Harlingen, Texas

13 August 1979

Assigned civil registration: C-GJCJ {1}
Ferry permit issued to ferry to US/Canada border.

September 1979

To Jerry C. Janes/Grabber Screw Products, Vancouver, BC keeping c/r C-GJCJ {1}.

June 1983

Photographer: Kenneth M. Hare
Notes: Mustang IV 9281 / C-GJCJ at Hamilton Civic Ap., Ont. June 1983

31 July 1983

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
Notes: At Oshkosh, WI

3 November 1983

To David G. Price, Los Angeles, CA with new c/r N51JC {1}.

January 1984

To David G. Price, Los Angeles, CA with new c/r N151DP {2}.
Operated with markings: Cottonmouth, DG-P

Based at Museum of Flying, Santa Monica Municipal Airport (south-West side), Los Angeles, CA.
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After 1988

Photographer: Charlene Aro

From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed at the Hamilton Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price from Santa Monica, CA. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 309.947 mph.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 377.053 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 368.612 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 376.522 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish.

17 September 1988

Damaged.
Damaged in crash at Reno Air Races. Repaired.

17 September 1988

Photographer: Bradley Haskin

2 January 1989

Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA.

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 30th place with an average speed of 328.024 mph.

11 September 1989

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

From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990

Raced as #6, named Sumthin Else.
Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was John Crocker. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 335.333 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.922 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 287.964 mph. During the Silver Race cut two pylons. During the Gold Race cut one pylon.

From 11 August 1990 to 12 August 1990

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed in the Colorado National Air Races event. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 317.774 mph. Raced in Silver Heat. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 280.941 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 310.316 mph.

From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 334.938 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 358.847 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 327.261 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 334.631 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 379.535 mph.

From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 335.485 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 341.181 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 333.697 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 299.120 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 335.554 mph.

From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bruce Lockwood. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 317.348 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 305.478 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 310.847 mph. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race. Was not able to get the canopy to latch and as a result did not participate in the Bronze Race.

From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Arnold Bramwell from Lemoore, CA. Qualified in 21st place with an average speed of 308.003 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 296.649 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 305.682 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 289.782 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 301.401 mph.

Circa 12 September 1994

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

Circa 12 September 1994

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

From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Stock race. The primary pilot was Bram Arnold. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 345.472 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 266.420 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 283.101 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 257.943 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 265.192 mph.

From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

Raced as #49, named Cottonmouth.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 331.425 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 306.967 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 297.722 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 352.259 mph.

4 December 1997

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, California.

4 December 1997

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Museum of Flying in Santa Monica, California.

Based at Santa Monica Municipal Airport (north-West side), Los Angeles, CA.
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From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price from Santa Maria, CA. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 335.577 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish.

From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

Raced as #49.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price from Santa Maria, CA. Qualified in 26th place with an average speed of 336.206 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 288.292 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 279.807 mph.

31 January 2011

Photographer: Todd Royer
Notes: On approach to Camarillo Airport

29 April 2012

To Michael Greenhill, Thousand Oaks, CA keeping c/r N151DP {2}.

Based at Commemorative Air Force-Southern California Wing, Camarillo Airport, Camarillo, CA.
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22 January 2014

To John Stine/Stine Welding Inc, Bridgman, MI keeping c/r N151DP {2}.