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    Airframe Family: North American T-6/AT-6/SNJ Texan / Harvard
    Latest Model:SNJ-4 Texan
    Last Military Serial:27255 USN
    Construction Number:88-12291
    Last Civil Registration:N86WW
    Latest Owner or Location:Condor Squadron Officers and Airmens Assoc Inc, Van Nuys, CA

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a SNJ-4.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 27255.

    9 November 1956

    Certificate of airworthiness for N9528C (SNJ-4, 88-12291) issued.

    From By 1963 to By 1964

    To Richard W. Wheaton, Hollywood, CA with new c/r N9528C.

    From By 1966 to By 1969

    To Anthony P. Colitti, Granada Hills, CA keeping c/r N9528C.

    By 1970

    To Ronald E. Taylor, Glendale, CA keeping c/r N9528C.

    By 1972

    To Bob Van Oosterhout, Las Vegas, NV keeping c/r N9528C.

    By 1976

    To Robert C. Forbes, Porterville, CA with new c/r N86WW.

    19 October 1976

    To Charles E. Beck, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N86WW.

    From Unknown to By 2004

    To Charles E. Beck, Rancho Sante Fe, CA keeping c/r N86WW.

    From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

    Raced as #2.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charles Beck from Santa Monica, CA. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 204.16 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.68 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.82 mph.

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 221.185 mph. Raced in Heat B. No time was recorded and finished in 3rd place. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 207.952 mph.

    12 September 1984


    Photographer: Terry Fletcher
    Notes: At Reno Air Races in Nevada

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charles Beck. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 211.026 mph. Started Heat 1C, but did not finish. Started the Medallion 2 race, but did not finish.

    12 September 1985

    Involved in an incident.
    The incident occurred at the Reno-Stead Airport (45D) Reno, NV, United States while cruising. The damage was minor. The pilot experienced a severe vibration and made an emergency landing during a heat race at the national championship air races. Subsequent examination revealed that a propeller blade pitch change bolt, p/n 53546, had failed, allowing one propeller blade to move into a high pitch blade angle.
    For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report.

    25 May 1986


    Photographer: Nate Wilburn
    Notes: Van Nuys Airport, California

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 211.249 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.552 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 209.434 mph.

    From 14 September 1987 to 20 September 1987

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charles Beck. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 226.655 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.337 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 213.096 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 216.296 mph.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 215.034 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 211.653 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 215.316 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 214.124 mph.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 216.292 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.162 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.623 mph.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 221.422 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.888 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 218.737 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 216.595 mph.

    From 9 September 1991 to 15 September 1991

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 218.700 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 220.715 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.956 mph.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 220.607 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.952 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 221.291 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 212.161 mph.

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #2, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 216.878 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 207.384 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 215.231 mph.

    May 2004

    To Tailwind Aviation Services/Douglas M. Dotter amp; Chris Rushing, San Clemente, CA keeping c/r N86WW.

    Markings Applied: HL B

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #42, named SUGARFOOT.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 210.781 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 209.169 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 211.449 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 216.676 mph.

    From 11 September 2006 to 17 September 2006

    Raced as #42, named Sugarfoot.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 214.501 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 216.145 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 212.666 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.123 mph.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #88, named Double Trouble.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Doug Dotter from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 213.324 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 203.930 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 211.706 mph.

    17 August 2008


    Photographer: Todd Royer
    Notes: Shot at Camarillo Airport

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 222.650 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 220.126 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 205.179 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 215.040 mph.

    1 January 2009

    Certificate of airworthiness for N86WW (SNJ-4, 88-12291) issued.

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 219.339 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 219.549 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 215.303 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 220.132 mph.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 224.775 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 222.951 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.064 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.881 mph.

    16 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Chris Rushing from SanClemente, CA. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 220.796 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 218.001 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 217.13 mph.

    13 September 2011


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

    13 September 2011


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    14 September 2011


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Rob Sandberg from Seattle, WA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 231.825 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 208.553 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 221.657 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 211.893 mph.

    Circa 10 October 2012


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    4 March 2013

    To unknown owner with c/r N86WW.
    Registration pending to a new owner in San Clemente, CA.

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #42, named HONEST ENTRY.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Rob Sandberg from Seattle, WA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 215.963 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 213.223 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 222.109 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 214.225 mph.

    11 September 2013


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

    From 8 September 2014 to 14 September 2014

    Raced as #42, named Defector.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Kevin Sutterfield from Eagle River, AK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 217.091 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 215.356 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.016 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 212.289 mph.

    From 14 September 2015 to 20 September 2015

    Raced as #42, named Honest Entry.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Kevin Sutterfield from Eagle River, AK. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 208.036 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 213.763 mph. Did not start in Heat 2D. Did not start in the Medallion 2 race.

    28 April 2016

    To Rushing Christopher, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N86WW.

    29 April 2016


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Van Nuys Airport, California.

    7 October 2022

    To unknown owner with c/r N86WW.
    Registration pending to a new owner in Van Nuys, CA.

    3 March 2023

    To Condor Squadron Officers and Airmens Assoc Inc, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N86WW.


    Credits
    Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...

    Print Sources
    Warbirds Directory, 5th Edition by Geoff Goodall

    Internet Sources
    AMCAR
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    National Transportation Safety Board
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher

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