Dick Phillips: None other than Bob Hoovers first mustang N2251D 44-74427. It became MISS CORONADO, then NOOKY BOOKY IV. Presently in France as F-AZSB.


Allen Steffey: N2251D was Bob Hoover's airshow Mustang when he was working for North American Rockwell back in the early 70's. It had a problem when an oxygen bottle exploded in the fuselage while it was being refilled on the ground. It subsequently was sold to John T. Baugh of Nashville and was repainted as Miss Coronado after being repaired. John owned at the time the Coronado Stone Company. Had a couple of memorable rides in the back seat of this Cavalier mustang.


Robbie Stuart: I believe this 44-74427 which is now owned by Baudet, JCB Aviation in Nimes France, registration # F-AZSB, "Nooky Booky IV". Previous owners; RCAF as 9592, 1959 Trans Florida Aviation as N9148R,sold in 1962, & as pictured was Bob Hoovers mount N2251D, was damaged & repaired in 1965, 1970 was badly damaged when the oxygen bottles exploded, as I believe was from improper servicing, rebuilt using parts from 44-74435, 1975 sold to John Stokes, 1978 sold to John Baugh & was painted & flown as "Miss Coronado", sold to Paul Romine in 1990, 1994 sold to Brain Hoffner, & became "Nooky Booky IV", & when the airplane was deregistered for export, it was registered to Kenair Inc. Palm Beach Int'l Airport.


Martin Kyburz: This is 44-74427 delivered 1950 to RCAF (9592), flew with Nos. 403, 442 and 443 Squadrons; N9148R 10.59 (Trans Florida Aviation); N2251D 1962 [Cavalier-conversion](Bob Hoover); repaired after slight accident 1965; Badly damaged at Oskosh 1970 in O2-bottle explosion; rebuilt by using parts from 44-74435 (Shulke / Bolton);(John Stokes) 1975; (John Baugh) 1978 "Miss Coronado"; (Paul Romine) 1990; (Brian Hoffner) 1994 "Nooky Booky IV"; sold 1996(?) to JCB aviation in France; still flies as "Nooky Booky IV"