| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | N64CL |
| Other Marks: | 64 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | North American P-51 Mustang |
| Aircraft Version: | North American P-51D Mustang |
| C/n (msn): | 122-40963 |
| Promotional Titles: | CAU - California Aeronautical University |
| Aircraft Name: | Plum Crazy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Oshkosh - Wittman RegionalMap |
| Region / Country: | Wisconsin, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KOSH IATA: OSH Local: OSH Other: - |
| Event: | EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 2024 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 717830 |
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Originally US Army Air Force 44-74423, this Mustang also served with the Royal Canadian Air Force 1950 - 58. Sold in the USA as N182XF with several aviation companies until bought to United Airlines pilot Clay Lacy in 1964. Registered N64CL in 1970, the aircraft had an extensive unlimited racing career. Sold to Reno racer Vicky Benzing in 2019, the aircraft underwent a four year rebuild keeping it's race number, registration and iconic color. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 August 2024, and has since been viewed 162 times. |