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    Airframe Family: North American A-36 / P-51/F-51 Mustang / P-48 Enforcer
    Latest Model:F-51D Mustang
    Last Military Serial:44-74536 USAF
    Construction Number:122-41076
    Last Civil Registration:N991R
    Latest Owner or Location:Hisey Aviation Llc, Oklahoma City, OK

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    Event

    Constructed as a P-51D-30-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA.

    June 1945

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-74536.

    June 1945

    Transferred to 372nd Fighter Group, Esler Field, LA.

    November 1945

    Transferred to 4160th Base Unit, Hobbs Field, NM.

    1947

    Transferred to 4171st Base Unit, Kelly Field, TX.

    1947

    Transferred to 128th Fighter Wing (ANG), Billy Mitchell Field, WI.

    18 September 1947

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Air Force with s/n 44-74536.

    1947

    Transferred to 169th Fighter Squadron (ANG), Peoria, IL.

    1948

    Redesignated as F-51D.

    1950

    Transferred to 133rd Fighter Wing (ANG), Wold-Chamberlain Field, MN.

    March 1952

    Transferred to 109th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Holman Field, MN.

    1953

    Transferred to 18th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (ANG), Minneapolis-Saint. Paul Airport, MN.

    November 1954

    Transferred to 117th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (ANG), Philadelphia International Airport, PA.

    1955

    Transferred to 112th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (ANG), Akron-Canton Airport, OH.

    August 1956

    Assigned to Air Material Base McClellan AFB, CA, for storage.

    February 1958

    To M. Parker, TX.
    Purchased for $3700 from McClellan AFB.

    Circa 1960

    To Doan Studios.

    From By 1963 to By 1964

    To Donald G. Singleton, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N5452V {1}.

    From 1963 to 1964

    Raced as #19, named SAN DIEGO.

    12 June 1965


    Photographer: Greg Lusk
    Notes: Dave Allender and Phil Lusk in the cockpit. Dave was the advisor for the local Air Explorer troop in Santa Maria, CA and some of the young men helped Dave on the weekends.

    1965

    To David S. Allender, San Aario, CA.

    Raced as #19, named Allender Mustang.

    Raced as #19, named WayfareraCOs Club Lady.

    1967

    To Robert N. Cleaves with new c/r N991RC.
    Red/white/blue paint scheme.

    Circa 20 September 1967


    Photographer: Bob Pauley
    Notes: Dave Allender appeared at the 1967 Reno Air Races but did not participate in the races.

    Circa 20 September 1967


    Photographer: Robert F. Pauley

    Circa 20 September 1967


    Photographer: Al Chute

    From June 1969 to By 1970

    To Keefe Corp./Howie Keefe, Pacific Palisades, CA keeping c/r N991RC.

    1969

    Set world speed record Los Angeles to Washington, DC in 6 hrs, 21 min, with average speed 412 mph.

    After 1969


    Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

    After 1969


    Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

    After 1969


    Photographer: Collect-Air Photos

    From 14 September 1969 to 14 September 1969

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    The reace was from Milwaukee, WI to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 340.38 mph. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 275.34 mph.

    From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 340.38 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.91 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 315.14 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 335.53 mph.

    From By 1970 to 1978

    To Keefe Corp./Howie Keefe, Van Nuys, CA with new c/r N991R.

    After 1970


    Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

    From 13 September 1970 to 13 September 1970

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 254.70 mph.

    From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Despite the critical loss of the rudder trim tab during the final race, race #11 finished in fourth place. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 377.31 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 356.85 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 371.55 mph.

    Circa 13 September 1970


    Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

    From 13 November 1970 to 15 November 1970

    Raced as #11, named Miss america.
    Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. No time was recorded and finished in 11th place. Raced in the One Mile Course race. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place.

    15 November 1970


    Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
    Notes: Photographed at Mojave, CA.

    From 29 May 1971 to 29 May 1971

    Raced as #11.
    The race was from Milwaukee Mitchell Municipal Airport to Civic Memorial Airport, to East Alton, IL (309 miles). Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the XCountry class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 329.0 mph.

    From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Measured Mile. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 396.6 mph.

    From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Thirty Second Climb competition. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 3rd place. Attained an altitude of 1,050 feet in 30 seconds.

    By June 1971


    Photographer: Unknown Photographer

    From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Cape May National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.40 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 329.56 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 338.03 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 331.96 mph. Due to a lack of entries, participated in the consolation race as a fill in.

    Circa 17 July 1971


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at U.S. Cup Race at Brown Field, San Diego, CA.

    From 17 July 1971 to 17 July 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed in the U. S. Cup Race event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 252.8 mph. Cut pylon 5 on pit stop landing and was penalized one lap. Left the race on lap 78.

    From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 412.63 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 399.17 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. Dropped out on the tenth lap with a blown engine and wound up in the runway overrun with little additional damage to the aircraft.

    From 13 November 1971 to 13 November 1971

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed in the California 1000 Air Races event. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 328.21 mph. Finished 39 laps. Was penalized two laps for cutting two pylons. Also accidentally flew several laps with the flaps part way down.

    From 1 January 1972 to 1 January 1972

    Raced as #11.
    Competed at the Miami International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.531 mph.

    From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 386.00 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.91 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 398.53 mph.

    Circa 12 September 1972


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    Circa 12 September 1972


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

    From 16 January 1973 to 21 January 1973

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the The Great Miami Air Race in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 375.32 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Heat 1 race on lap 3 when the prop gears were blown. Led the Heat 2 race until an oil line ruptured and had to leave the race on lap #6. While leading the Heat 1A (Gold) race on lap 7 a prop reduction gear broke.

    From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 382.65 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 384.87 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 359.27 mph.

    Circa 11 September 1973


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

    7 August 1974

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued.

    September 1974


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: At Reno Air Races, Nevada, USA

    From 10 September 1974 to 15 September 1974

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 407.31 mph. Raced in Heat B. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 384.93 mph.

    Circa 10 September 1974


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

    October 1974


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: Mojave Air Races, CA

    From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 396.270 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 370.320 mph. Raced in the Heat race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 294.122 mph. Was a fill-in for the consolidation race.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 255.17 mph.

    From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 355.28 mph.

    From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 370.20 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 342.30 mph.

    From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 189.708 mph.

    From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Rey, CA. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 246.376 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. During the Silver Race cut Pylon 4 on Lap 3.

    From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Los Angeles, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 352.80 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 316.77 mph.

    From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 371.37 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 336.48 mph.

    Circa 13 September 1977


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

    22 July 1978


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At Dayton, OH

    From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 383.08 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 368.71 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 374.69 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 328.31 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 334.61 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Drag race. The primary pilot was Howie Keefe. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 255.81 mph.

    From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 348.80 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 331.50 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 340.34 mph.

    After 1979


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed at Mojave.


    Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection

    From 26 February 1979 to 4 March 1979

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Homestead Florida in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe from Marina Del Ray, CA. Qualified in 15th place with an average speed of 305.825 mph. Did not start in the Silver Semi-Final race. Left the Friday Medallion race on Lap 9 with a broken coolant line. Did not compete in the Silver Race due to three bad plugs. Was unable to start the Silver Final race due to magneto problems.

    From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Speed Sprint class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 343.255 mph. Started Heat B, but did not finish. Left the Speed Sprint #2 race on the second lap.

    From 22 June 1979 to 24 June 1979

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the California National Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 360.000 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. Left the Silver Race on Lap 5 with an engine problem.

    From 11 September 1979 to 16 September 1979

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 387.63 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 379.04 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 367.77 mph. Raced in the Gold 1 race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 352.05 mph.

    Circa 11 September 1979


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

    September 1980


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: Reno Air Races

    From 10 September 1980 to 14 September 1980

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Howard Keefe. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 353.56 mph. Raced in the Silver race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 350.00 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 346.02 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 325.52 mph.

    From September 1981 to By 1984

    To Ron and Janette Smythe, Everett, WA keeping c/r N991R.

    Raced as #11.

    From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Charlie Beck. Qualified in 10th place with an average speed of 370.84 mph. Raced in the Bronze 1 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 369.65 mph. Started the Silver race, but did not finish. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 350.57 mph.

    Circa 15 September 1981


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

    20 September 1981


    Photographer: Gary Maisack
    Notes: 1981 Reno Air Races

    From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 369.99 mph. Raced in the Bronze race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 362.78 mph. Raced in the Silver 1 race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 359.48 mph. Raced in the Silver Semi-Final race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 375.86 mph.

    12 September 1983


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    From 10 September 1984 to 16 September 1984

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 406.654 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.171 mph. Raced in Heat 4A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 374.831 mph. Raced in Heat 6. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 385.738 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 384.393 mph.

    Circa 10 September 1984


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

    Circa 10 September 1984


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

    Circa 10 September 1984


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

    Circa 10 September 1984


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

    From By 1985 to By 1988

    To RGS Incorporated, Edmonds, WA keeping c/r N991R.

    From 9 September 1985 to 15 September 1985

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bud Granley. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 422.974 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 387.600 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 420.287 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 325.015 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    From 8 September 1986 to 14 September 1986

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    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. The primary pilot was Bud Granley.

    Circa 8 September 1986


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

    From 7 May 1988 to 8 May 1988

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Hamilton California in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Robert Heale from Spokane, WA. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 356.781 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 8th place with an average speed of 350.398 mph.

    From 12 September 1988 to 18 September 1988

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Chuck Hall. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 403.702 mph. Started Heat 1A, but did not finish. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish.

    Circa 12 September 1988


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

    Circa 12 September 1988


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

    Circa 12 September 1988


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

    Circa 12 September 1988


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

    From 1989 to By 1992

    To Hanover Aero Inc, Nashua, NH keeping c/r N991R.

    From 11 September 1989 to 17 September 1989

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 23rd place with an average speed of 362.928 mph. Raced in Heat 1C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 371.421 mph. Started Heat 2D, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 379.904 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 370.172 mph.

    Circa 11 September 1989


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
    Notes: Ralph Twombly flew MIss America in the 1989 Unlimited Class races. He poses with his crew on Sunday morning in the pits.

    Circa 11 September 1989


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker
    Notes: Ralph Twombly runs up Miss America on that dreary Monday morning after racing had concluded in Reno in 1989.

    From 7 June 1990 to 10 June 1990

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed in the Texas Air Races event. The primary pilot was Ralph Twombly. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 299.267 mph. Raced in Bronze Heat. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 314.656 mph. Started the Silver Semi-Final race, but did not finish.

    From 17 September 1990 to 23 September 1990

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Ralph J Twombley. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 398.990 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 381.851 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 394.274 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 7th place with an average speed of 389.092 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 399.475 mph.

    26 September 1991

    To unknown owner.
    Registration pending to a new owner in Santa Monica, CA.

    From 14 September 1992 to 20 September 1992

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 17th place with an average speed of 374.487 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 360.632 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 336.220 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 351.459 mph. Started the Consolation race, but did not finish.

    Circa 14 September 1992


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

    Circa 14 September 1992


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

    By 1993

    To Museum, Flying, Santa Monica, CA keeping c/r N991R.

    20 July 1993

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued.

    Circa 11 September 1993


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

    Circa 11 September 1993


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

    From 13 September 1993 to 19 September 1993

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was David Price. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 337.866 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 371.750 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 357.221 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 367.078 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 425.562 mph.

    22 September 1993

    To Brent N. Hisey, Oklahoma City, OK keeping c/r N991R.

    22 September 1993

    Based at Oklahoma Museum of Flying/Doc Hisey Private Collection, Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK.
    View the Location Dossier

    From 22 October 1993 to 24 October 1993

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed in the Kansas City Air Races event. The primary pilot was Alan Preston. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 354.54 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 270.72 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 353.26 mph. Raced in the C Feature race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 347.72 mph.

    From 18 March 1994 to 20 March 1994

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited class. The pilots were Alan Preston, Bruce Lockwood and. Qualified in 14th place with an average speed of 343.333 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 365.226 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. No time was recorded and finished in 4th place. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 405.794 mph. The Heat 2B race was cancelled due to race #1 crashing with the pilot parachuting onto the course.

    From 12 September 1994 to 18 September 1994

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Bruce Lockwood. Qualified in 18th place with an average speed of 315.302 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 291.789 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 353.564 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 376.297 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 413.773 mph.

    Circa 12 September 1994


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

    Circa 12 September 1994


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

    From 23 March 1995 to 26 March 1995

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the Phoenix 500 Air Races in the Unlimited Professional race. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 12th place with an average speed of 287.483 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 287.984 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 313.043 mph.

    From 11 September 1995 to 17 September 1995

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 19th place with an average speed of 332.296 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 303.732 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 296.465 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 287.521 mph. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 349.918 mph.

    Circa 11 September 1995


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker

    Circa 11 September 1995


    Photographer: Timothy Weinschenker

    Circa 11 September 1995


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

    Circa 11 September 1995


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

    From 9 September 1996 to 15 September 1996

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 370.513 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 346.878 mph. Did not start in Heat 2C. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 365.258 mph.

    Circa 9 September 1996


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

    From 8 September 1997 to 14 September 1997

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 397.692 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 329.126 mph. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 342.468 mph. Raced in Heat 3. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 383.033 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 382.073 mph.

    Circa 8 September 1997


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

    From 14 September 1998 to 20 September 1998

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 11th place with an average speed of 393.313 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 339.936 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 399.780 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 357.651 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 414.202 mph.

    Circa 14 September 1998


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

    Circa 14 September 1998


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

    From 13 September 1999 to 19 September 1999

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 412.522 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 365.840 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 399.305 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 398.353 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 420.212 mph.

    Circa 14 September 1999


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

    From 11 September 2000 to 17 September 2000

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 417.733 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 416.934 mph. Did not start in Heat 2B. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 408.560 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 427.535 mph.

    11 September 2000


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

    From 10 September 2001 to 15 September 2001

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    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. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 414.592 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.592 mph.

    Circa 10 September 2001


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Champsionship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    Circa 10 September 2001


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

    From 9 September 2002 to 15 September 2002

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. While preparing for a qualifying run and after calling for the clock the Merlin of Miss A failed forcing a landing in the sage brush.

    Circa 9 September 2002


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

    11 September 2002

    Crashed in the desert during emergency landing at the Reno Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport, Reno, NV.

    11 September 2002


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    11 September 2002


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    11 September 2002


    Photographer: Unknown
    Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races.

    2002

    Transported by ground.
    Moved from Reno, NV, to Oklahoma City, OK.

    From 2002 to 2003

    Restored.
    The majority of the work was carried out at Oklahoma City with the wings being rebuilt at Salinas, CA.

    Circa 2003


    Photographer: Ken Videan
    Notes: At Reno.

    Circa 8 September 2003


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

    September 2003

    First post-restoration Flight.

    From 8 September 2003 to 14 September 2003

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 16th place with an average speed of 381.280 mph. Started Heat 1B, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 381.656 mph. Started Heat 3D, but did not finish. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 428.516 mph.

    8 September 2003


    Photographer: David Leininger
    Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races held at Stead Field near Reno, NV.

    8 September 2003


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

    From 15 September 2004 to 19 September 2004

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 436.966 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 402.467 mph. Started Heat 2C, but did not finish. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 437.580 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 417.161 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 378.667 mph.

    Circa 15 September 2004


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

    From 12 September 2005 to 18 September 2005

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Did not start in Heat 1C.

    June 2006


    Photographer: Charlene Aro
    Notes: Photographed during the filming of the movie, Thunder Over Reno, in Reno, NV.

    June 2006


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

    June 2006


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

    1 January 2007

    Certificate of airworthiness for NL991R (P-51D, 44-74536) issued.

    From 10 September 2007 to 16 September 2007

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 22nd place with an average speed of 359.441 mph. Started Heat 1D, but was disqualified. Raced in the Medallion 2 race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 359.412 mph.

    Circa 10 September 2007


    Photographer: Flickr: Milenl

    From 8 September 2008 to 14 September 2008

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 377.625 mph. Started Heat 1B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 378.854 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 382.945 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 406.768 mph.

    2 April 2009


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK

    2 April 2009


    Photographer: Glenn Chatfield
    Notes: At Wiley Post Airport, Oklahoma City, OK

    From 14 September 2009 to 20 September 2009

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 384.609 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 347.23 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 357.686 mph. Raced in Heat 3D. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 388.411 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 425.400 mph.

    7 October 2009

    To Hisey Aviation Llc, Oklahoma City, OK keeping c/r N991R.

    From 13 September 2010 to 19 September 2010

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 413.296 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 361.987 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 380.426 mph. Raced in the Championship race. The race was canceled and 3rd place was assigned based on previous heat results.

    16 September 2010


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

    16 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    17 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    From 12 September 2011 to 16 September 2011

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 414.923 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 390.69 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.797 mph.

    From 10 September 2012 to 16 September 2012

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 414.061 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 379.487 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 402.854 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 351.889 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 390.953 mph.

    11 September 2012


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

    13 September 2012


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

    14 September 2012


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

    From 9 September 2013 to 15 September 2013

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 389.878 mph. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 400.143 mph. Started Heat 2C, but was disqualified. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 398.944 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 9th place with an average speed of 372.949 mph.

    From 10 September 2018 to 16 September 2018

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 405.013 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.863 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 383.863 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.806 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 386.806 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 410.927 mph.

    From 9 September 2019 to 15 September 2019

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    In 2019 Miss America was brought to Reno with a modified extended wing fillet. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 414.131 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 384.368 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 395.765 mph. Started the Championship race, but did not finish.

    10 September 2019


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

    10 September 2019


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

    15 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: With a blown engine blown and streaming a smoke trail, Miss A. went for altitude before lining up for runway 14.

    15 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Lining up on runway 14.

    15 September 2019


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Brent Hisey and Miss A made a safe landing.

    7 August 2021

    Certificate of airworthiness for NX991R issued.

    11 September 2021


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

    11 September 2021


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

    14 September 2021


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

    From 15 September 2021 to 19 September 2021

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Brent N Hisey from Oklahoma City, OK. No time was recorded and finished in 14th place. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 333.937 mph. Started Heat 2B, but was disqualified. Raced in Heat 3C. The race was canceled and 7th place was assigned based on previous heat results. Started the Championship race, but was disqualified.

    17 September 2021


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

    From 14 September 2022 to 18 September 2022

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Was to have competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class, but did not arrive. The primary pilot was to be Brent Hisey. Mechanical issues prior to the races which could not be addressed in time.

    11 September 2023


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

    12 September 2023


    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

    Raced as #11, named Miss America.
    Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Brent Hisey from Ardmore, OK. Raced in Heat 2D. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 369.245 mph. Started Heat 3D, but was disqualified.

    16 September 2023


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


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

    Print Sources
    Air Racing Results by Gary Williams
    Directory of Unlimited Class Pylon Air Racers (c 1971 American Air Museum Inc.) by Jim Larson
    Mustang Survivors by Paul Coggan
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 10, 1974 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 11, 1975 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 12, 1976 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 13, 1977-1978 Biennial by Dusty Carter
    Racing Planes and Air Races A Complete History, Series 1, Volume 8, 1972 Annual by Reed Kinert
    Warbirds Directory, 5th Edition by Geoff Goodall

    Internet Sources
    Aerial Visuals - The Locator by Mike Henniger, Senior Editor
    Air Classics
    AMCAR
    Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    MustangsMustangs.com by Curtis Fowles
    Oklahoma Museum of Flying
    Reno Air Racing Association (National Championship Air Races)
    Warbirds Directory, 6th Edition (2013) by Geoff Goodall

    Individual Contributors
    Glenn Chatfield
    Mike Henniger

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