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Constructed as a SNJ-4.

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 51360 {2}.
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12 September 1958

Certificate of airworthiness for N6424D (SNJ-4, 88-13627) issued.

From By 1963 to By 1970

To Franklin MacHine Shop, Franklin, NC with new c/r N6424D.

From By 1976 to By 1984

To Jack W. Ivey, Albany, GA keeping c/r N6424D.

By 1986

To George O. Colvin, Big Cabin, OK keeping c/r N6424D.

From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

Raced as #41.
Competed at the Richland Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Tom Murphy from Carson City, NV. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 204.497 mph.

From 15 August 1986 to 17 August 1986

Raced as #69, named Taylor Maid.
Competed at the Richland Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Joe Taylor from Athol, ID. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 191.235 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 197.798 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 203.402 mph.

From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

Raced as #41.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Joe Taylor. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.808 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.092 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 207.269 mph.

July 1988

To Air With Flair Inc, Athol, ID with new c/r N694US.

From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

Raced as #69, named TAYLOR MAID.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Lee Oman. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 209.272 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 206.925 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.935 mph.

Circa 12 September 1988

Photographer: Charlene Aro

From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

Raced as #19, named SHEEBA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Robert Heale. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 212.089 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 212.767 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.015 mph.

Circa 11 September 1989

Photographer: Charlene Aro

By 1990

To Keith Antcliff, Athol, ID keeping c/r N694US.

By 17 September 1990

To unknown owner with c/r N6424D.

From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

Raced as #19, named SHEEBA.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Robert Heale. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 215.318 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 210.179 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.798 mph.

By 1992

To William Droessler, McFarland, WI with new c/r N694US.

From September 1992 to By 1995

To Stephen M. Hay, Syracuse, IN keeping c/r N694US.

8 May 2001

To Northern Indiana Aviation Museum, Goshen, IN keeping c/r N694US.

Based at Northern Indiana Aviation Museum, Elkart Municipal Airport, Elkhart, IN.
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17 December 2001

To A. P. Clermont, Fairmont, WV keeping c/r N694US.

By 2006

Markings Applied: US Marines, WD-94

From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Adrianus (Ott) Clermont from Kingmont, WV. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 219.126 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.319 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 216.694 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.942 mph.

30 January 2009

To Dennis G. Buehn, Carson City, NV keeping c/r N694US.

Based at Boulder City Municipal Airport, Boulder City, NV.
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From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Nick S Macy from Tulelake, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 214.291 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 216.888 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 219.787 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.512 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 216.625 mph.

From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Rick Siegfried from Downers Grove, IL. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 216.224 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 223.515 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.41 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 224.475 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 216.614 mph.

16 September 2010

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

16 September 2010

Photographer: Mike Henniger

From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Michael Gillian from Downers Grove, IL. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 215.817 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 214.454 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 210.749 mph.

13 September 2011

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

14 September 2011

Photographer: Mike Henniger

15 September 2011

Photographer: Mike Henniger

26 October 2011

To unknown owner with c/r N694US.
Sale reported to a new owner in Henderson, NV.

2 December 2011

To R and TF Llc, Henderson, NV keeping c/r N694US.

1 January 2012

Certificate of airworthiness for N694US (SNJ-4, 88-13627) issued.

Circa 1 January 2012

To AD P. Clermont, Fairmont, WV keeping c/r N694US.

11 September 2013

Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

13 February 2014

To unknown owner with c/r N694US.
Registration pending to a new owner in Sparks, NV.

11 April 2014

To John H. King, Sparks, NV keeping c/r N694US.

From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

Raced as #94, named Fast Company.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris LeFave from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 214.566 mph. Started Heat 1C, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.083 mph. Started Heat 2D, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.96 mph. Started the Medallion 2 race, but was disqualified. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 215.371 mph.

From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris LeFave from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 208.397 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 216.67 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.845 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 220.828 mph.

From 12 September 2016 to 18 September 2016

Raced as #94, named MIDNIGHT Express.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris LeFave from Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 220.002 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.126 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 212.532 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 210.213 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 216.156 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.601 mph.

27 March 2017

To unknown owner with c/r N694US.
Registration pending to a new owner in Park City, UT.

26 April 2017

To Wasatch Flyers Llc, Park City, UT keeping c/r N694US.

16 November 2019

Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Heber Valley Airport (HCR) Heber City, UT, United States while landing. The damage was substantial. On November 16, 2019, about 1430 Mountain Standard Time, a North American SNJ-4 airplane, N694US, was substantially damaged during landing at the Heber Valley Airport (HCR), Heber City, Utah. The airline transport pilot and passenger were not injured. The airplane was registered to and operated by Wasatch Flyers LLC...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

17 April 2020

To Buzjob Aviation Llc, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N694US.