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Constructed as a P-51D-30-NT by North American at Dallas, Texas, USA. |
Circa 1945 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 45-11582. |
18 September 1947 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 45-11582. |
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Markings Applied: 511582, WVA ANG |
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Markings Applied: Spam Can, 511582 |
After 1957 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
November 1957 |
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Transferred to McClellan AFB, Sacramentor, CA. |
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Sold as surplus. |
November 1957 |
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To Air Museum/Edward T. Maloney, Claremont, CA with new c/r N5441V. |
6 November 1957 |
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Ferry flight.
Moved from McClellan to the Cable-Claremont Airport. |
11 December 1961 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL5441V (F-51D, 45-11582) issued. |
10 November 1966 |
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Appeared in episode 9, season3 of the TV series 12 OClock High. |
Circa May 1973 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Chino, CA. |
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Markings Applied: Spam Can, G4 U, 413334 |
Circa September 1973 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Fresno, CA. |
December 1975 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino, CA |
22 November 1976 |
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To Air Museum, Chino, CA keeping c/r N5441V. |
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Transported by ground.
Moved to the museum site. |
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To Planes of Fame Air Museum, Chino Airport, Chino, CA.
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Circa March 1978 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
Circa March 1978 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
Circa March 1978 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #51.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #51, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 269.84 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 260.27 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #51, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 221.03 mph. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #51, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 265.36 mph. |
29 October 1978 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: At Mojave Air Races, California |
September 1980 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Reno Air Races, Stead, NV |
From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980 |
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Raced as #0.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 349.75 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 333.96 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 330.44 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 344.04 mph. |
From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981 |
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Raced as #0, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 356.05 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 322.40 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 337.34 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 328.32 mph. |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #0, named Spam Can, Bud Light II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Jim Maloney. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 362.45 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 346.93 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 352.52 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 334.83 mph. |
19 September 1982 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Reno Air Races - 1982 |
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Markings Applied: Glamorous Glen III, B6 Y, 414888 |
30 April 1983 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Shafter, CA. |
23 July 1983 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at Chino, CA. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #0, named Budweiser LIGHT II.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 358.32 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 342.35 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 361.13 mph. Raced in the Bronze 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 361.09 mph. |
Circa 12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Tim OBrien |
12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Robert Dias
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985 |
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Raced as #0, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 371.392 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 363.356 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 365.623 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 352.645 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 360.078 mph. |
Circa 8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
8 September 1986 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988 |
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Raced as #18, named Spam Can.
Competed at the Hamilton California in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Steve Hinton from Corona, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 320.294 mph. |
From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990 |
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Raced as #28, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldredge. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 369.098 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 338.091 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 340.927 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 321.571 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.863 mph. |
From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994 |
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Raced as #8 {2}, named Spirit of Phoenix.
Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete. |
March 1995 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from Chino, CA, to Japan for a tour. |
From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995 |
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Raced as #1, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Kevin Eldridge. Qualified in 25th place with an average speed of 303.452 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.566 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Did not start in Heat 3. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 329.121 mph. |
1996 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At MCAS El Toro Airshow, CA |
By 1996 |
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Transported by ship.
Moved from Japan back to Chino, CA. |
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Markings Applied: Spam Can |
1997 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Planes of Fame, Chino, CA. |
4 December 1997 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame in Chino, California. |
4 December 1997 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame in Chino, California. |
2004 |
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Markings Applied: Spam Can, VF B, 511582
Repainted. |
1 January 2011 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for NL5441V (F-51D, 45-11582) issued. |
14 May 2011 |
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Photographer: Robert Bourlier
Notes: Planes of Fame Airshow, Chino, CA. |
14 May 2011 |
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Photographer: Robert Bourlier
Notes: Planes of Fame Airshow, Chino, CA. |
By March 2014 |
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Markings Applied: Dolly, 607, 472861
And on the right side: Spam Can, 607, 472861. |
2 May 2015 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Air Show at Chino, California. |
30 April 2016 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Planes of Fame Airshow in Chino, California. |
30 April 2016 |
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11 March 2017 |
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Photographer: Robert Nichols
Notes: at NAS El Centro Airshow |
From 11 September 2017 to 17 September 2017 |
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Raced as #14, named Spam Can.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was John Maloney from Wildomar, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 334.522 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 315.7 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 324.921 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 335.072 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 335.506 mph. |
14 September 2017 |
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Photographer: Allen Hess
Notes: Unlimited Class Race #14 North American P-51D Mustang Spam Can Pilot: John Maloney.2017-0914-2230 Reno Air Races, Stead Field, Nv |
11 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
12 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021 |
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Raced as #0, named SPAM Can, DOLLY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Moodie from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 319.008 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 308.91 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 314.95 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 308.455 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 312.721 mph. |
16 September 2021 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022 |
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Raced as #0, named SPAM Can, DOLLY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Moodie from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 314.57 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 307.884 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 301.199 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 319.030 mph. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
17 September 2022 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Nation Championship Air Races at the Reno Stead Airport, Reno, NV. |
11 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
From 13 September 2023 to 17 September 2023 |
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Raced as #0, named SPAM Can, DOLLY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Mark Moodie from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 311.684 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 319.909 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 315.554 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 311.053 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 312.567 mph. |
14 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
