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Constructed as a SNJ-4. |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 27307. |
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To unknown owner with c/r N9525C. |
28 March 1957 |
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Certificate of airworthiness for N9525C (AT-6C, 88-12407) issued. |
From 14 July 1961 to 2009 |
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To Richard T. Sykes, North Hollywood CA keeping c/r N9525C. |
1967 |
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Photographer: Unknown |
From 15 September 1968 to 22 September 1968 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 2nd place with an average speed of 180.30 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 179.90 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 181.25 mph. |
Circa 15 September 1968 |
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Photographer: Al Chute
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
From 14 September 1969 to 21 September 1969 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 9th place with an average speed of 184.62 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 177.29 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 188.15 mph. |
Circa 14 September 1969 |
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Photographer: Nick Veronico Collection |
From 21 September 1971 to 26 September 1971 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 204.16 mph. Did not start in the Trophy race. |
Circa 21 September 1971 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
21 May 1972 |
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Photographer: William T Larkins |
From 12 September 1972 to 17 September 1972 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 6th place with an average speed of 204.55 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 197.98 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 193.43 mph. |
From 11 September 1973 to 16 September 1973 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.30 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 197.92 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 203.26 mph. |
Circa 11 September 1973 |
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Photographer: Charlene Aro
Notes: Photographed at the National Championship Air Races at Stead Field near Reno, NV. |
30 September 1974 |
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Photographer: eLaReF
Notes: At Van Nuys Airport in California |
From 9 October 1974 to 13 October 1974 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was ChaS Beck(a). Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 207.898 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 205.171 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 204.328 mph. |
From 18 June 1975 to 22 June 1975 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 5th place with an average speed of 213.14 mph. Raced in the Consolation race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 211.26 mph. Cut pylon 3 and 4 on lap 4. |
From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 13th place with an average speed of 201.49 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 200.00 mph. |
From 19 June 1976 to 20 June 1976 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the California National Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes from Toluca Lake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.471 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 209.512 mph. Raced in the Championship race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 198.577 mph. |
From 7 September 1976 to 12 September 1976 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes from Toluca Lake, CA. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 208.90 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.12 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 202.63 mph. |
From 13 September 1977 to 18 September 1977 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes from Toluca Lake, CA. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 205.71 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 205.98 mph. Raced in the Make-Up race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 186.69 mph. |
From 12 September 1978 to 17 September 1978 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 7th place with an average speed of 208.09 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 205.79 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 201.79 mph. |
From 27 October 1978 to 29 October 1978 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Air Races Mojave in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Started the Championship race, but did not finish. |
From 15 September 1981 to 20 September 1981 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 214.57 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 215.39 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 219.35 mph. |
From 14 September 1982 to 19 September 1982 |
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Raced as #3.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Richard Sykes. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 217.42 mph. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 216.21 mph. |
From 12 September 1983 to 18 September 1983 |
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Raced as #3, named Angels Desire.
Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the T-6 class. The primary pilot was Dennis Buehn. Qualified in 3rd place with an average speed of 219.38 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 217.45 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 3rd place with an average speed of 222.87 mph. |
12 September 1983 |
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Photographer: Unknown
Notes: Photographed at the Reno Air Races. |
7 December 2006 |
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Crashed.
The accident occurred at the Mojave Airport (MHV) Mojave, CA, United States while maneuvering. The damage was substantial. The aircraft collided with an obstacle during an intentional low altitude pass at an airport. During a mock bombing run at an erected target/sign, which was off to the side of runway 30, the pilot descended too low and the right wing impacted the sign. The pilot heard a thump and realized that he had struck the sign. He then circled around and landed on runway 08...
For a complete description of the event read the NTSB Report. |
17 August 2009 |
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To Condor Squadron Officers Airmens Assoc Inc, Van Nuys, CA keeping c/r N9525C. |
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Operated by Condor Squadron, Van Nuys Airport (West Side), Los Angeles, CA.
 View the Location Dossier |
By 5 September 2011 |
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Markings Applied: yellow 1 + 3
Finished in a Luftwaffe colour scheme. |
5 September 2011 |
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Photographer: Mike Henniger |
24 May 2013 |
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Photographer: Terry Fletcher
Notes: One of the Condor Squadron Texans at Van Nuys, California |
