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44-63350 N51TK
" Lou IV "
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P-51D-20NA |
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44-63350 |
| Registry: |
N51TK |
| Owner: |
John McKittrick |
| Base: |
So Cal |
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Crashed '07 |
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History / Previous Identities:
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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
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Images of 44-63350 N51TK " Lou IV "
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14 pics on file: 11 here, plus 3 more on members page
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