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North American P-51D Mustang N335 BARDAHL II
North American P-51D Mustang N335, BARDAHL II, race number 14 at Santa Monica, with sister-ship N335J just visible parked alongside. built as P-51D-30-NA for the United States Army Air Force (USaF) 7June 1947: Delivered to Royal Canadian Air Force as 9564.20 September 1960: Struck off charge.25 February 1957-1960: James H. FeFuria-Fred Ritts-Intercontinental Airways, Canastota, NY, February 25, 1957-1960, registered as N6343T, but stored at Carberry, Manitoba.10 May 1960-1964 Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN.17 April 1964-1973: E.D. Weiner, Santa Monica, CA. registered as N335, race number 14 - Bardahl II.1965: Sep - Race number 14 - white-black checkers, polished prop, no name - piloted by E.D. Weiner - 1st place in Transcontinental Race from Tampa to Reno1966: Sep - Reno, Race number 14, pilot: E.D. Weiner1967: Sep - Reno, Race number 14 - Bardahl II - piloted by E.D. Weiner- 2nd in the Transcon Race at 400.234 mph1968: Sep - Reno, Race number 14 - Bardahl II - piloted by E.D. Weiner- yellow and black checkerboard paint- new racing canopy-turtle-deck- won the Harolds Club Transcontinental Trophy Dash from Milwaukee to Reno, 1, 667 miles averaging 361.14 mph1969: Sep - Reno, Race number 14 - STP Special - all red paint- E.D. Weiner too sick to fly in the Transcontinental Race- Weiner raced his pylon racer number 49 Bardahl Miss, but pulled out because of a heart attack. He died a week later.8 May 1973-2002 : Violet M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA. - 1973-1980 loaned to Ea Museum, Hales Corner, WI, .- 1980-1989 Stored, Truckee, CA. then trucked to Mesa, AZ for restoration.- Under restoration to airworthy as American Dreamer. 2012: Seen in good condition. (Note: Not to be confused with N335J Miss Bardahl a different aircraft also painted in Yellow checkerboard, owned by E.D. Weinr) Date: circa 1968
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1968 Alongside Monica Mustang P 51d Parked Usaaf Visible Bardahl Santa
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North American P-51D Mustang N335, affectionately known as "Bardahl II," is seen here at Santa Monica Airport in 1968, with its sister-ship N335J just visible parked alongside. This iconic warbird was originally built as P-51D-30-NA 44-72902 for the United States Army Air Force (USAF) in June 1947. After serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force as 9564.20 from 1950 to 1960, it was then owned by Intercontinental Airways, Canastota, NY, from 1957 to 1960, registered as N6343T but stored at Carberry, Manitoba. In 1960, the Mustang was acquired by Aero Enterprises, Elkhart, IN, and later by E.D. Weiner of Santa Monica, CA, in 1964, who registered it as N335 and gave it the race number 14. Bardahl II became a formidable force in the racing circuit, with Weiner taking first place in the Transcontinental Race from Tampa to Reno in 1965, averaging 400.234 mph. The Mustang's distinctive white-black checkers and polished propeller were a sight to behold during races. In 1968, the Mustang was repainted with yellow and black checkerboard, and a new racing canopy and turtle-deck were installed, winning the Harolds Club Transcontinental Trophy Dash from Milwaukee to Reno, covering 1,667 miles at an average speed of 361.14 mph. The following year, the Mustang was repainted all red as the "STP Special," but Weiner was too sick to fly in the Transcontinental Race. He died a week later. From 1973 to 2002, the Mustang was owned by Violet M. Bonzer of Los Angeles, CA. It was loaned to the EAA Museum in Hales Corner, WI, from 1973 to 1980, then stored in Truckee, CA, before being trucked to Mesa, AZ, for restoration. The Mustang is currently undergoing restoration to airworthy condition as "American Dreamer." This photograph, taken circa 1968, captures the essence of Bardahl II's storied racing history and its enduring legacy as a symbol of aviation excellence.
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