S/N 44-84962 C/N 124-44818
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rep. as x: Korean AF ROKAF
rep. as Indonesian AF F-312 (incorrect)
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1972: Cavalier F-51 Mustang II conversion as 72-1539
- Cavalier built the 72-XXXX F-51 Mustang II aircraft from parts
- P-51 parts were taken from un-recorded airframes, stripped, cleaned, rebuilt as needed, then used in new builds
1973: Indonesia TNI-AU as F-364
1978: SOC
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1979: recovered by Stephen Johnson / Vanpac Carriers, Oakland CA
1981: Aug 21, N9857P, Lee Schaller, New Athens IL - restoration
- Restoration at Fighter Rebuilders, Chino CA
- TNI-AU ID F-364 confirmed by Ed Maloney upon restoration work
1983: first flight
2023: May 26, N9857P, Lee Schaller, New Athens IL
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