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P-51D-15-NA
Registration N79111
Serial 44-15651
Fate Crashed September 2011
Baugher to civil registry as NX79111 in 1946 with the name *The Galloping Ghost*, the nickname of football star Red Grange. Flew in 1946 Thompson Trophy Race. Reported in 1990 as airworthy as N79111. Rebuilt for racing in 1963 as "Miss Candace". Damaged in crash landing at 1970 races. Rebuilt with smaller canopy and smaller belly cooling scoop. Renamed *Jeannie* in 1979. Rebuilt again. Sold in 1983 and renamed Specter. As "The Galloping Ghost" crashed into crowd at Reno air races, Sep 16, 2011. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft may have lost elevator trim tab at speed, resulting in loss of control. Pilot killed, plus 9 on the ground, plus 70 injuries.
Registration N79111
Serial 44-15651
Fate Crashed September 2011
Baugher to civil registry as NX79111 in 1946 with the name *The Galloping Ghost*, the nickname of football star Red Grange. Flew in 1946 Thompson Trophy Race. Reported in 1990 as airworthy as N79111. Rebuilt for racing in 1963 as "Miss Candace". Damaged in crash landing at 1970 races. Rebuilt with smaller canopy and smaller belly cooling scoop. Renamed *Jeannie* in 1979. Rebuilt again. Sold in 1983 and renamed Specter. As "The Galloping Ghost" crashed into crowd at Reno air races, Sep 16, 2011. Initial reports indicate that the aircraft may have lost elevator trim tab at speed, resulting in loss of control. Pilot killed, plus 9 on the ground, plus 70 injuries.
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