Case#: | 3 |
Date: | May 15 1998 |
By: | Curtis Fowles |
Photo: | Gathering of Warbirds, mid 80's |
Status: | Closed |
Serial: | 44-74602 |
Registry: | N3580 |
This aircraft was originally sent to the RCAF as 9255, coded BA U. Sold as surplus in 1960, N6318T, later N35N, became a racer. It was painted black and named Mr. Choppers, race #3. It was then purchased in 1967 by Jack Hovey and registered N3580. Aircraft is based in Oakland, Ca and a regular at Reno as #2.