S/N 44-73029 C/N 122-39488
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195?: Ohio ANG
1958: Nicaragua GN 122
1963: N7999A, MACO Sales / Will Martin
- Between 1963 and 1965 Will Martin / MACO Sales purchased 21 P-51Ds from the government of Nicaragua
- most were sold in small batches
- Martin prepped the P-51s capable of flying for the long ferry flight to the USA from Nicaragua
1963: N7999A, James Almand, Grand Prairie TX
1966: N7999A, Jerald L. Baker, Angleton TX
1969: N51JB, Jessie Baker, Houston TX
1970: Sep, N51JB, Reno Air Races #15 "Jay Bee" - Qualified 13th @ 313 - Tom Summers
1971: Sep, N51JB, Reno Air Races #15 "Jay Bee" - Qualified 12th @ 344 - Consolation 6th @ 329 - Tom Summers
1977: Sep, N51JB, Reno Air Races #7 "Jay Bee" - Qualified 15th @ 325 - Consolation 6th @ 321 - Tom Summers
1979: N51JB, Jim Beasley, Philadelphia PA
1983: Sep, N51JB, Reno Air Races - #23 "Bald Eagle" - DNQ - engine problems - Jim Beasley
1984: N51JB, landing accident, repaired
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2010: June - airworthy after restoration and again flying as part of the Horseman. The Horseman are a superb P-51 Formation Flying act that is the best you will see. Jim Beasley, Ed Shipley and Dan Friedkin - take the time to drive to a show that features the Horseman and make sure you tell them how much you liked it.
2024: Mar 01, N51JB, Jim Beasley been a part of the USAF Heritage Flight for many years now. Current again.
2025: Nov 25, N51JB, active/flying, KMQS Coatesville PA
2026: Feb 15, N51JB, active/flying, KMQS Coatesville PA