Dates

Event

1945

Constructed as a CA-18-Mk 22 by Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.

From 6 July 1951 to 24 April 1958

Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Australian Air Force with s/n A68-198.

6 July 1951

Transferred to 1 AD.

Assigned to Tocumwal for storage.

12 February 1953

Transferred to 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron.

26 March 1956

Assigned to 3 AD for storage.

24 April 1958

To R. H. Grant Trading Co, Tocumwal NSW.

Placed in open storage at Bankstown, NSW.

Restoration using parts from 45-11483 - adopted the identification of USAAF s/n 45-11483 c/r N4674V.

January 1967

Photographer: Geoff Goodall
Notes: Another CA-18 Mustang Mk.22 held by Fawcett Aviation was A68-198, seen on the grass at Bankstown in January 1967. It went on to an adventurous life, restored in USA as a warbird and air racer, flying in France and then back to the United States.

4 December 1967

To Joe Banducci and Elmer Rossi, Bakersfield, CA with new c/r N65198.

1970

To Joe Banducci and Elmer Rossi, Bakersfield, CA with new c/r N4674V.

23 November 1971

Civil registration, N65198, cancelled.

Circa 12 September 1972

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 355.02 mph.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 383.06 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 364.21 mph.

From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman from Bakersfield, CA. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 375.644 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. During the Gold Race cut Pylon 3 on Lap 4 and then left the race with an engine issue.

From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was John Putman. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 345.37 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 352.57 mph.

Circa 7 September 1976

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

By 9 September 1976

To Joe F. Banducci, Bakersfield, CA, with new c/r N607D.

10 September 1976

Photographer: William T Larkins
Notes: At 1976 Reno Races in Nevada - registered as N607D

1977

To Joe F. Banducci, Bakersfield, CA, with new c/r N86JB.

From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman from Bakersfield, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 376.52 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 371.86 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 389.08 mph.

Circa 13 September 1977

Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

October 1977

To Joe F. Banducci, Bakersfield, CA keeping c/r N86JB.
Markings added: 86, Ciuchetton

From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 398.84 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 387.22 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 396.21 mph.

From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 347.07 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 351.93 mph.

From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 376.85 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 359.95 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.80 mph.

24 February 1979

Photographer: Larry Johnson
Notes: I shot this in Feb 1979 - getting ready for the Miami races

From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman from Bakersfiel, CA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 350.000 mph. Raced in Heat 1 Silver. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 360.979 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Bronze. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 355.179 mph. Started the Gold Semi-Final race, but did not finish. Left the Gold Final Race on lap #9 with a broken valve. Declared a may-day and landed safely.

27 February 1979

Photographer: Larry Johnson
Notes: A few days later, now with additional Coors logo, at Miami Homestead General Aviation Airport (X51)

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 350.877 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 381.879 mph.

From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 370.954 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 351.697 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 378.988 mph.

From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 418.37 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 371.67 mph. Started the Gold 1 race, but did not finish. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 399.91 mph.

September 1980

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

From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

Raced as #86, named CIUCHETTON.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Putman. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 412.49 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 351.01 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 367.73 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 397.81 mph.

Circa 1982

To unknown owner with c/r N286JB.

From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982

Raced as #86.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Del Williams. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 396.61 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 382.11 mph. Raced in the Gold race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 376.77 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 378.30 mph. Raced in the Gold Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.09 mph.

17 September 1982

Photographer: Nick Taylor
Notes: Del Williams taxiing Race 86 No Name Lady at the 1982 National Championship Air Races.

1983

To Don Whittington, Fort Lauderdale FL keeping c/r N286JB.

1985

To Frank Strickler/Fox 51 Ltd, Denton TX keeping c/r N286JB.

1989

To Lewis Shaw, Dallas TX keeping c/r N286JB.
Markings added: FF-483

By March 1991

Markings Applied: The Best Years of Our Lives

March 1991

Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Pacific Fighters, Chino Airport, CA. as 45-11483 Best Years of Our Lives, NL286JB.

1991

To Victor Haluska/Santa Monica Propeller Inc, Santa Monica CA keeping c/r N286JB.

1 September 1992

To SNC Lafayette Aviation, Saint Apollinaire, Bourgogne Franche Comte with new c/r F-AZIE (P51-d, 45-11483).
Based at Dijon Longvic.

August 1993

Damaged.
Forced-landing, inflight fire - badly damaged, Dijon France.

1994

Repaired.

1994

Markings Applied: Short Fuse Salle

16 July 1994

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Flying Legends Duxford (EGSU).

By 16 July 1994

Markings Applied: SHORT-FUSE SALLEE

16 July 1994

Photographer: Ken Videan
Notes: At Flying Legends Duxford (EGSU).

22 January 1996

Civil registration, F-AZIE, cancelled.

9 April 1996

To Bruggeman William DBA, Minneapolis, MN with new c/r N286JB.

12 April 1996

Certificate of airworthiness for NL286JB (P-51D, 4511483) issued.

17 August 2008

Photographer: Todd Royer
Notes: Shot at Camarillo California

Based at Texas Air and Space Museum, Amarillo International Airport, Amarillo, TX.
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Markings Applied: AJ T, 415622

5 November 2008

To Hudson Flight Limited Llc, Pampa, TX keeping c/r N286JB.

1 January 2012

Certificate of airworthiness for NL286JB (F-51D, 4511483) issued.

9 January 2015

To Fesco Ltd, Ozona, TX keeping c/r N286JB.