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P-51D-25NT |
| Serial #: |
44-84753 |
| Registry: |
N251BP |
| Owner: |
Bernie Jackson |
| Base: |
Minden NV |
| Status: |
Flying |
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History / Previous Identities:
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1945: June - delivery to USAAF, 31st FS US
1951: 131st FBW SAC
1953?: 165th FBS Kentucky ANG
1963: N5436V (Robert Rodman)
1978: N51TC(1) (Ted Contri)- red, w/ black/white stripes
1987: N251BP (Planes of Fame East, Robert Pond) "Mighty Moose" blue/yellow
1998: Bernie Jackson
2001: new paint "The Vorpel Sword" (RCAF)
2004: restoration
2005: July - first flight by John Muszala
To be repainted in something different ...
2005: December - suffered a hard landing at Minden, NV. Some wing tip damage, but no damage to the prop or engine. Should be back flying in '06.
2006: December - work completed, ready for test flight.
2007: Jan - test flight by John Muszala. No big squawks, everyone very satisfied. Crew chief, Jim Martinelli has her in top shape. Bernie Jackson can be seen often over the Carson Valley in Nevada. Look for that bare metal P-51 with a red star on the fuselage.
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Images of 44-84753 N251BP " Tati "
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50 pics on file: 36 here, plus 14 more on members page
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Image Credits:
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Anthony Taylor (# 34)
Curtis Fowles - MustangsMustangs (# 1,3-10,15-20,24-29,35-40,48,49 )
Pete Markham - Wings of the North (# 2)
USAF (# 47)
via Jim Martinelli (# 43-46)
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