The North American P-51 Mustang
1st January 2011
Tom Dean sold 44-74494 "Mustang Sally" to Menno Parsons of South Africa.
Big surprise, Jimmy Leeward sold his long-time air racer "Cloud Dancer" to Philip Petrick of Sidney Montana. Leeward will be concentrating on finishing his other racer, N79111 "The Galloping Ghost". His plans are to bring it to the Reno Air Races pursuing Gold.
Paul Besterveld purchased N2051D from long-time owner, Dick Bjelland. The P-51 will remain "This is It" but will have some restoration work done including a polished fuselage.
John Vesely purchased N5482V, 44-73343 changed the reg to N551JV and will be finishing the restoration as "Live Bait". Midwest Aero Restoration is doing the work so you know this is going to be a winner.
The Friedkin Air Force sold off N63476, 44-63476 to Claire Aviation.