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N79111
The Galloping Ghost

1946 North American P-51D Mustang C/N 44-15651

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Latest photos of N79111
  • N79111 @ RTS - It's great to be near the pylons ! - by olivier Cortot by olivier Cortot @ RTS
  • N79111 @ RTS - Engin test run, Reno air races - by olivier Cortot by olivier Cortot @ RTS
  • N79111 @ RTS - Galoping ghost racing. A potential serious adversary for Strega ! - by olivier Cortot by olivier Cortot @ RTS
  • N79111 @ RTS - close-up view of the engine - by olivier Cortot by olivier Cortot @ RTS

Airframe Info

Manufacturer:North American
Model:P-51D Mustang    Search all North American P-51D Mustang
Year built:1946
Construction Number (C/N):44-15651
Aircraft Type:Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats:1
Number of Engines:1
Engine Type:Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model:Ama/expr UNKNOWN ENG

Aircraft

Registration Number:N79111
Alternative Code/Name:The Galloping Ghost
Mode S (ICAO24) Code:AABE51
Certification Class:Experimental
Air Worthiness Test:1980-09-04
Last Action Taken:2010-02-09
Current Status:Valid

Owner

Registration Type:Corporation
Owner:Aero-trans Corp Dba
Address:Ocala, FL 34478
United States
Region:Southern

User Comments

Scott Northcutt, 2011-09-23 13:32:18
 This aircraft was destroyed in a crash at the Reno Air Races on 16 September 2011. The pilot was killed along with at least 11 spectators.
Doug Robertson, 2011-10-18 19:03:58
 See www.WarbirdAeroPress.com under Galloping Ghost-Reno 2009 for 190 in-build pre-crash photos of NX79111.