History / Previous Identities:

1945: June - delivery to USAAF, 31st FS March Field US
1951: 131st FBW SAC
1953?: 165th FBS Kentucky ANG
1963: N5436V (Robert Rodman)
1966: Les Grant Photos of Les Grant and his P-51
1978: N51TC(1) (Ted Contri)- red, w/ black/white stripes
1987: N251BP (Planes of Fame East, Robert Pond) "Mighty Moose" blue/yellow
1998: Bernie Jackson
2001: Stripped, new paint "The Vorpel Sword" (RCAF 753)
2004: restoration
2005: July - first flight by John Muszala

To be repainted in something different ...
2005: December - suffered a hard landing at Minden, NV. Some wing tip damage, but no damage to the prop or engine. Should be back flying in '06.
2006: December - work completed, ready for test flight.
2007: Jan - test flight by John Muszala. No big squawks, everyone very satisfied. Crew chief, Jim Martinelli has her in top shape. Bernie Jackson can be seen often over the Carson Valley in Nevada. Look for that bare metal P-51 with a red star on the fuselage.

2009: sold to Cielos LLC
New Paint: 78th Fighter Group, "HL R" "Buzzin Cuzzin"
New radios and full systems check and upgrades by John Muszala, son John and crew at Pacific Fighters in Idaho Falls.
2010: Jan - nearing completion of work at Pacific Fighters, should be on its way to Texas in early Feb.

Good info on the original Buzzin Cuzzin at the Buzzin Cuzzin Web Site

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