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Constructed as a P-51D-30-NA by North American at Inglewood, California, USA. |
Circa 1944 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-74423. |
From 8 November 1950 to 21 July 1958 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 9595 as a Mustang IV. |
From 2 June 1952 to 28 January 1953 |
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Transferred to MacDonald Brothers.
Reason: Weatherization and associated mods and such work as is called upon. (from the RCAF record card). |
Circa 1955 |
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Transferred to 442 Squadron (Auxiliary), RCAF, Station Sea Island, BC. |
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Transferred to RCAF Station Trenton, ON. |
21 July 1958 |
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To Intercontinental Airways/James H. Defuria, Canastota NY with new c/r N6517D. |
14 August 1959 |
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Struck off Strength/Charge from the Royal Canadian Air Force. |
11 November 1959 |
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To Madison Aviation Corp, Canastota NY keeping c/r N6517D. |
From November 1959 to 1962 |
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To North American Maritime Corp, Cambridge MA with new c/r N182XF. |
2 October 1962 |
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To Hamilton Aircraft Co, Tucson AZ keeping c/r N182XF. |
1 November 1962 |
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To Hillcrest Aviation Industries, Lewiston ID keeping c/r N182XF. |
1964 |
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To California Airmotive Corp, Burbank CA keeping c/r N182XF. |
From 1964 to 1970 |
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Operated by Clay Lacy, Van Nuys, CA. |
From 12 September 1964 to 20 September 1964 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
This was a stock P-51D with airframe cleanup. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 337.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 341.76 mph. Raced in Heat 2 Gold. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 345.19 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 354.74 mph. |
From 29 May 1965 to 6 June 1965 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The airframe remained unchanged for this race. Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 382.00 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 369.16 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 370.54 mph. |
From 6 September 1965 to 6 September 1965 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Clay Lacey. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 342.4 mph. |
From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The airframe remained unchanged for this race. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 359.10 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 362.36 mph. Raced in Heat 3 Silver. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 353.72 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 356.97 mph. |
From 23 September 1965 to 26 September 1965 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
Racing modifications were made and a P-51H Aeroproducts propeller was installed. Competed at the Las Vegas International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 382.00 mph. Raced in Heat. Finished in 64th place with an average speed of 64 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 365.87 mph. Started Heat 2B, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. No time was recorded and finished in 5th place. Qualified in last position In the race trouble started after crossing the starting line with the engine running rough. When pulling out of the race CIay found engine smoothed out at lower speeds so he rejoined the race in last position. |
From 27 May 1966 to 30 May 1966 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The airframe joined the competition in essentually the same configuration as the 1965 Reno race. This was the fastest entry with over 2,500 hp. Apparently arrived at the National Air Races Los Angeles, may have qualified and may even have competed in the Unlimited class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. No results were recorded for the race. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 358.87 mph. Started the Trophy race, but did not finish. In the race Clay took the lead and was increasing the lead when the propeller pitch control failed with the propeller went into nearly full-feathered condition. Clay left the race on lap eight and landed safely. |
From 21 September 1966 to 26 September 1966 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The aicraft still appeared as stock but included a highly tuned Merlin engine. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 362.25 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 355.87 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 360.63 mph. |
Circa 21 September 1966 |
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Photographer: Robert F. Pauley
Notes: Some remember that in the 1960s Clay Lacy took the place of the Galloping Ghost at Cleveland but being forever in 3rd place in the Unlimited Class Final Race. Well almost like the Galloping Ghost which was a consistent 4th place finisher at Cleveland, the lone exception being 1948. Bob Pauley photo. |
From 3 June 1967 to 4 June 1967 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
It is unclear if this was an actual race, or just a demonstration event. Appeared at the Pomona Valley International Air Races and Air Show, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. |
From 2 September 1967 to 4 September 1967 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Did not start in the One Mile Course race. |
From 20 September 1967 to 24 September 1967 |
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Raced as #64, named CALIFORNIA AIRMOTIVE.
The airframe remained essentially stuck but with smoothing and sealing of seams and joints and kept the highly tuned Merlin. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 4th place with an average speed of 392.73 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 363.21 mph. |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Al Chute |
Circa 20 September 1967 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968 |
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Raced as #64, named CONROY AIRCRAFT.
No further modifications. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 362.56 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 374.69 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 388.12 mph. |
Circa 15 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Clay Lacys passionate purple Mustang arrived in at Reno in 1968 in passionate natural metal! The passionate purple paint would be on the fuselage but not the wings for the Gold Final that year. Clay actually finished the race in second place but a cut pylon relegated him to his usual third place. |
Circa 15 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
22 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Clay Lacy actually finished the 1968 Gold Final race in 2nd place but was dropped to third place when it was found out that he had cut a pylon. |
22 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute |
Circa 1968 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Santa Barbara, CONROY AIRCRAFT.
No further modifications. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 380.60 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 364.72 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 371.70 mph. |
Circa 1970 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N64CL (F-51D, 10216) issued.
At this point, at least from the FAA point of view, the airframe adopted the ID of USAAF s/n 44-10216. It is possible components from this airframe were used in a restoration. |
1970 |
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To Lacy Clay, Los Angeles, CA with new c/r N64CL. |
From 13 September 1970 to 20 September 1970 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Van Nuys OMNI AVIATION MANAGERS.
No further modifications. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 1st place with an average speed of 380.12 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 357.62 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 387.34 mph. |
Circa 1971 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection |
From 29 May 1971 to 29 May 1971 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Van Nuys.
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 Clay Lacy. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 353.8 mph. |
From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Van Nuys.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Thirty Second Climb competition. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place. Attained an altitude of 1,313 feet in 30 seconds. |
From 30 May 1971 to 31 May 1971 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Van Nuys.
Competed at the Alton P-51 Tournament in the Measured Mile. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 409.0 mph. |
By June 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
By June 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
By June 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
By June 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
By June 1971 |
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Photographer: Unknown Photographer |
From 2 June 1971 to 6 June 1971 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Van Nuys.
Appeared at the Cape May National Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Raced in Heat 1B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 351.04 mph. Raced in Heat 2C. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 332.80 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 344.27 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 354.96 mph. Arrived too late to qualify but allowed to race. |
From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971 |
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Raced as #64, named Omni Unlimited Special.
Appeared at the National Championship Air Races to compete in the Unlimited class, but did not qualify. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Failed to complete second qualification lap due to magneto problems. It was too late to requalify. |
From 1 January 1972 to 1 January 1972 |
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Raced as #64.
Competed at the Miami International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 380.891 mph. |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #64, named Miss Lois Jean.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Clay Lacy. Qualified in 20th place with an average speed of 409.28 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 395.07 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 380.89 mph. |
12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
Circa 12 September 1972 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
1974 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro |
April 1974 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at California City, CA. |
June 1974 |
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Photographer: Gary Maisack
Notes: Van Nuys Airport, CA |
30 September 1974 |
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Photographer: eLaReF
Notes: At Van Nuys Airport in California |
24 January 1976 |
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Photographer: Malcolm Gougan Collection
Notes: Photographed at Chino, CA. |
By 1994 |
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Markings Applied: 1970 National Champion, CLAY LACY AVIATION |
Circa 1994 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Camarillo Airport, CA |
1996 |
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Photographer: Tom Tessier
Notes: At Camarillo Airport, CA |
20 November 1998 |
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To Lacy Clay, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N64CL. |
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Based at Clay Lacy Private Collection, Van Nuys Airport (East Side), Los Angeles, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
11 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
11 September 2013 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
2 December 2015 |
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To Hershel Clay Lacy, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N64CL. |
August 2018 |
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Placed up for sale. |
June 2019 |
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To Vicky Benzing keeping c/r N64CL. |
7 August 2019 |
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To Victoria S. Benzing, Groveland, CA keeping c/r N64CL. |
15 September 2019 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
10 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
10 September 2023 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV. |
12 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 #64, named PLUM CRAZY.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was Vicky Benzing from Monterey, CA. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 357.477 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 348.277 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 346.842 mph. Raced in Heat 3C. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 348.899 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. |
