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42-103293 N251MX
" Betty Jane "
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TP-51C |
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42-103293 |
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N251MX |
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Collings Foundation |
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FL |
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Flying |
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History / Previous Identities:
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2000: after John Muszala collect B/C parts for years, a deal with warbird collector Max Chapman was reached and this historic restoration began.
2002: restoration project - John Muszala, Pacific Fighters, Idaho
Full dual-cockpit (TF) configuration, designate TP-51C
2003: June, reg. N24177 to Max Chapman
2004: May 5, first flight, paint to follow
2004: EAA Airventure Oshkosh - "Best P-51"
The only TP-51C in existence today (2004/5). Very detailed work by John Muszala as usual. The cockpit is something you have to see, a wonderful blend of original and new.
2005: Oshkosh Airventure flown by Ed Shipley
2006: New paint - 15th AF "Betty Jane", to match the other Chapman P-51s
2007: purchased by the Collings Foundation. On tour with the B-17, B-24 and B-25
Very popular and flies regularly
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Images of 42-103293 N251MX " Betty Jane "
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110 pics on file: 53 here, plus 57 more on members page
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Image Credits:
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Brad Lauderback (# 6-7)
Curtis Fowles - MustangsMustangs (# 10,12-14,22-24,36-42,51-53,70-77,83-86, 97,99,100-104,106-108,113-118,121)
John Muszala - Pacific Fighters (# 1-5)
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