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1942 |
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Constructed as a F4U-1A. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 17799. |
From By 1960 to By 1970 |
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To MGM Studios, Culver City, CA.
Was aquired by MGM for use as a prop in movie that was never made. |
By 1970 |
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Stored in derelict condition, unrestored, on the MGM backlot. |
From By 1976 to By 1977 |
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Restored.
Markings Applied: WS-80, 17799
The work was carried out at Chino, CA. |
From 1977 to By 2006 |
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To Planes, Fame, Chino, CA with new c/r N83782. |
1977 |
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First post-restoration Flight. |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #0, named The Chino Kids.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 314.97 mph. Raced in the First Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 282.21 mph. Raced in the Heat 2A race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 291.94 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 291.94 mph. |
From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979 |
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Raced as #0.
Was to have competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Jim Maloney from del Mar, CA. |
From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979 |
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Raced as #0, named THE CHINO KIDS!.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 319.64 mph. |
By 25 February 1989 |
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To unknown owner with c/r N83782. |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the United States Navy. |
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To The Air Museum/Ed Maloney, Ontario, CA. |
From Unknown to By 1978 |
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Used in the filming of the TV series Baa Baa Blacksheep. |
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Markings Applied: 04, 4, 17799 |
From 25 February 1989 to 26 February 1989 |
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Raced as #1.
Competed in the Boulder City Nevada event. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 249.524 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 278.589 mph. Given a 16 second penalty in Heat 2. |
October 1990 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino Airport, CA. |
31 August 1991 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NX83782 (F4U-1, 3884) issued. |
1993 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Chino Airport, CA |
Circa 15 August 1999 |
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Photographer: Earl A Holmquist |
2003 |
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Markings Applied: 799
Finished in USN markings. |
3 March 2006 |
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To Air Museum, Chino, CA keeping c/r N83782. |
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Operated by Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
15 May 2009 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Air Show in Chino, CA. |
24 September 2016 |
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By 11 March 2017 |
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Markings Applied: 799 |
25 March 2018 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Los Angeles County Air Show at Fox Field in Lancaster, California. |
1 November 2018 |
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To Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CA keeping c/r N83782. |
13 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. |
14 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
18 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
