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Constructed as an AT-6D-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-80912. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 90918 as a SNJ-5. |
27 May 1960 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N8158H (SNJ-5, 90918) issued. |
From By 1963 to By 1964 |
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To Floyd D. Doland, Pasadena, CA with new c/r N8158H. |
By 1966 |
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To Dave A. Williams, Pomona, CA keeping c/r N8158H. |
From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968 |
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Raced as #4.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Phillippi. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 175.04 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 171.61 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 178.44 mph. |
From By 1969 to By 1972 |
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To Donald J. Phillippi, Long Beach, CA keeping c/r N8158H. |
From 8 August 1969 to 10 August 1969 |
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Raced as #4.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Phillippi. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 186.21 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 180.25 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 181.90 mph. |
From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969 |
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Raced as #4.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Phillippi. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 183.67 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 183.41 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 179.89 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1969 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 5 September 1970 to 7 September 1970 |
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Raced as #4.
Competed at the National Air Races Saint Louis in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Rhynalds. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 175.097 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 169.173 mph. |
Circa 30 November 1970 |
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Photographer: Ron McLeod
Notes: 800 MM telephoto F/8 TRI-X film |
From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971 |
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Raced as #4.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Phillippi. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 206.50 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 197.08 mph. |
22 July 1972 |
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Involved in an incident.
Summarized NTSB narrative from report number LAX73FUA03: There were no fatalities. Incident occurred at 14:12 hours. The damage was substantial. Incident occurred at the Long Beach Muni Airport, Long Beach, CA. This was a local flight from Long Beach, CA. The engine failed or malfunctioned during the initial climb. Landed wheels up on touch down. There was complete power loss in the failure of one engine. The emergency circumstances included; forced off-airport landing on land...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #4, named ALL AIRCRAFT.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Don Phillippi. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 203.77 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 193.61 mph. Started the Trophy race, but was disqualified. |
12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Betty Mott
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Betty Mott
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Betty Mott
Notes: Photographed over Los Angeles, CA. |
By 1976 |
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To Dennis G. Buehn, Long Beach, CA keeping c/r N8158H. |
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Restored.
Rebuilt. |
1977 |
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To Russell B. Mayberry, Woodland, Hills, CA with new c/r N96RM. |
21 August 1979 |
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To Thrailkill Blue, North Hills, CA with new c/r N26BT. |
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Based at Condor Squadron, Van Nuys Airport (West Side), Los Angeles, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
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Markings Applied: 1+4 |
5 August 2011 |
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To Sterling Air Ltd, Carson City, NV keeping c/r N26BT.
This was the owner prior to deregistration, but it was not likely operated by Sterling Air. They may only have prepared the airframe for shipping. |
11 August 2011 |
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Civil registration, N26BT, cancelled.
Exported to the Peoples Republic of China / Taiwan. |
