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1945: 3rd October - last flight. Surplus by USAAF This P-51 would not fly again until complete restoration in 2001. Donated (sold) by the USAAF to a trade school (for $1 fee) in Billings Montana where the condition diminished. ?1965: Conferderate Air Force - project shipped to Harlington TX. 1973: N9288 (Confederate Air Force) 1985: N215CA (CAF) restoration project Project moved around between CAF units with little or no work done. Then moved to the Southern Minnesota Wing in St. Paul, MN. 1999: restoration work became more aggresive. 2001: restoration completed 10th May 2001: 1st flight by Bob Odegaard was just about perfect. 2004: 30th May - tragic accident took the life of Don Hinz. 2004: Restoration work already in progress 2006: Restoration continues 2007: January - work cont. on the fuselage. Most skins are done, wiring is in progress, need work on the wings. 2008: work continues Red Tail |
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