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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 44-72739. |
From 1955 to 1979 |
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To Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA. |
1957 |
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Used as part of a studio set in the filming of the movie Battle Hymn. |
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Placed in open storage in the Universal Studios backlot. |
August 1970 |
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To Ascher Ward, Van Nuys, CA.
Recovered from Universal Studios. |
August 1970 |
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Transported by ground.
Towed complete to Van Nuys, CA. |
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Restored.
One source says th work was carried out at Van Nuys and completed at Chino, CA. Another source indicates the airframe was completely restored at Aerosport in Chino. |
1970 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
From 1971 to 1975 |
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To Ascher Ward, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N44727. |
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Restored.
The work was carried out at Van Nuys. |
1972 |
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First flight. |
26 October 1972 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL44727 (P-51D, 44-72739) issued. |
Circa May 1973 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Van Nuys, CA. |
1974 |
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Markings Applied: Poontang |
1974 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack |
7 August 1975 |
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To Elmer F. Ward, Santa Ana, CA keeping c/r N44727. |
From 7 August 1975 to 2008 |
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To Pioneer Aero Service/Elmer F. Ward, Chino, CA keeping c/r N44727. |
1975 |
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Markings Applied: Man O War, QP A, 414292 |
1976 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Fresno, CA. |
20 August 1988 |
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Photographer: Nate Wilburn
Notes: Gathering of the Warbirds, Madera, California. |
July 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At MCAS El Toro, CA. Open House. |
Circa 1993 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA. |
From 2003 to 2004 |
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To Square One Aviation/Ross K. Anderson, Chino, CA keeping c/r N44727. |
From 2007 to 2008 |
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Loaned to Western Museum of Flight, Torrance Municipal Airport-Zamperini Field, Los Angeles, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
20 February 2009 |
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To BCT Management Co Llc, Corona, CA keeping c/r N44727. |
1 June 2013 |
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Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: At the 2013 Wings Over Gillespie Airshow in San Diego, California |
11 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
9 September 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
23 August 2019 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N44727.
Registration pending to a new owner in Corona, CA. |
16 November 2019 |
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To MOW Management Co Llc, Corona, CA keeping c/r N44727. |
11 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
14 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 #55, named Man O War.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ken Gottschall from Ventura, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 275.107 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 275.539 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 290.471 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 284.282 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 297.162 mph. |
16 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
10 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #55, named Man O War.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ken Gottschall from Ventura, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 276.327 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 280.640 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 294.662 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 314.249 mph. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
10 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #55, named Man O War.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ken Gottschall from Ventura, CA. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 310.619 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 300.271 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 297.695 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 290.782 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 296.384 mph. |
14 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
16 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
