44-63350 N51TK
" Lou IV "
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Terry Dieno
Saskatchewan CN
Restoration
P-51D-20NA
44-63350
N51TK
N2870D
N151RR
History / Previous Identities:
WWII Vet: 15th AF
Kentucky NG
sold surplus
(thanks to M.Foutch for the above info)
1963: N2870D (Clearance Head)
1984: N51TK restoration (Fort Wayne Air Services) crashed on takeoff
1989: International Aircraft Ltd.
1993: (Charles Greenhill)
1994: crashed-forced landing
1996: N51TK (Charles Greenhill) rebuilt- "LouIV"
2006: N51TK was sold to John McKittrick. The aircraft will be based in So. California.
2007: July 15 - After receiving many hours of dual instruction from Matt Jackson, McKittrick was ready for his P-51 solo at Camarillo, Ca. During the landing, a bounce and/or balloon were encountered, then a go-around was performed. The aircraft torque rolled and crashed inverted off the left side of the runway. John McKittrick did not survive. He was very passionate about warbirds and was an experienced pilot. Condolences to his family and friends.
2008: sale
2010: Terry Dieno, Fast Toys for Boys
2011: restoration in progress
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