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1944 |
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Constructed as a P-63A-7-BE.
Bell P-63A-7BE Unknown |
15 May 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 42-69097. |
1947 |
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Photographer: Phil Krause
Notes: Al Whitesides P-63 Kismet as it appeared in 1947. Phil Krause was definitely in love with the racing P-63 |
1947 |
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Photographer: William Greeley
Notes: Ken Knight won the 1947 Tinnerman Trophy in this P-63. |
28 April 1947 |
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To Flamingo Aircraft Inc with new c/r N52113. |
From June 1947 to 1952 |
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To Alfred T. Whiteside keeping c/r N52113.
Markings added: 87 / Kismet |
From 30 August 1947 to 1 September 1947 |
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Raced as #87, named KISMET.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Tinnerman Trophy race. The primary pilot was Alfred T Whiteside. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 325.319 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 313.513 mph. |
Circa 1948 |
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Photographer: Charles M. Daniels |
Circa 4 September 1948 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the National Air Races in Cleveland, OH. |
1949 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
1949 |
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Photographer: Harold G. Martin
Notes: A beautiful image of Al Whitesides P-63 Kingcobra at the 1949 Cleveland Air Races by photographic legend Harold G. Martin. |
1949 |
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Photographer: Harold G. Martin
Notes: Excellent photo of Al Whiteside and his P-63 that was entered in the 1949 Cleveland Air Races. Photo by Harold G. Martin. |
By 3 September 1949 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N52113. |
From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949 |
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Raced as #87, named Kismet.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the SOHIO class. The primary pilot was Alfred T Whiteside. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 339.627 mph. Raced in the B Feature race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 330.359 mph. |
Circa 1952 |
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Photographer: Charles M. Daniels |
1954 |
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To Jack Becker, Switzerland with new c/r N52113.
But stored in the USA. |
From 1963 to 1964 |
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To David B. Robinson, Miami FL keeping c/r N52113.
At time of purchase the aircraft had not had an annual inspection since 1951. |
From 1966 to 1972 |
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To Johan M. Larsen, Minneapolis MN keeping c/r N52113. |
From 1973 to 1978 |
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To David C. Tallichet/Yesterdays Air Force/MARC, Chino CA keeping c/r N52113. |
27 February 1986 |
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Photographer: Nigel Roling
Notes: N52113 42-69097 P-63A Kingcobra at Chino 27-2-86 |
May 1988 |
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To Douglas W. Arnold/Warbirds of Great Britain Ltd, Biggin Hill keeping c/r N52113. |
September 1988 |
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Assembled at Biggin Hill, UK after shipment from USA. |
From May 1990 to 1991 |
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To Ray Hanna/Old Flying MacHine Co, Duxford keeping c/r N52113. |
7 October 1991 |
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To Patina Ltd, Jersey with new c/r G-BTWR (BELL P-63A-7BE, 33-37). |
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Markings Applied: Trust Me / 269097 |
12 August 1994 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
1994 |
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Photographer: Johan / Preserved AC
Notes: 1994 photo at Flying Legends Airshow, Duxford Airfield |
16 July 1994 |
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Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Flying Legends Duxford (EGSU). Fatally crashed 2001-06-03 at Biggin Hill. |
3 June 2001 |
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Crashed.
There was one fatality. The accident occurred at BIGGIN HILL, United Kingdom. The airframe was destroyed.
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
28 August 2002 |
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Civil registration, G-BTWR, cancelled. |
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