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44-72739 N44727 "Man O War"
MOW Management CO LLC, Palm Springs, CA
P-51 Survivor 44-72739 N44727
Status: Flying
NAA Type: P-51D-25NA
Serial #: 44-72739
Registry: N44727
.. past:
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History: 44-72739 N44727 "Man O War"
1955: Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA
1970: Ascher Ward, recovered from Universal Studios
Aircraft was completely restored at Aerosport in Chino.
1974: N44727, Elmer Ward, named "Poontang" for a while
1975: new paint as "Man O War"

2007: still flying and looking very nice! They really take care of this bird.
2007: Passing of long time owner Elmer Ward. He supplied many owners/builders of P-51 restorations with his parts/restoration business. He will be missed.
Ascher Ward and Elmer Ward are not related.
2019: Nov 16, N44727, reg, MOW Management CO LLC, Corona CA

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