P-51D Mustang

1944: Sep 13, Completed North American Aviation, Inglewood, California, USA.

1944: Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army Air Force with s/n 44-72902.

1947: RCAF 9564, Jun 7 1947 — Sep 20 1960 Transferred to No. 402 Squadron (Auxiliary), Stevenson Field, MB. Operated with markings: AC F, VC-ACF

1957: Crown Assets Disposal Corporation

1957: Feb 25, N6343T, James H. DeFuria / Fred J. Ritts, Syracuse NY from Crown Assets Disposal dated 7 Sep 1960.

1962: May 10, N6343T, Aero Enterprises Inc, Elkhart IN

1962: Jul 6, N6343T, Ferry permit from Carberry, Manitoba Canada to Elkhart IN issued to Chuck Mitchell

1963: Apr 26, FAA Inspection: TT Airframe: 427 hrs, TT Engine: 168 hrs

1964: Jan, N6343T, Appliance Buyers Credit – Repossessed

1964: Apr 17, N6343T, E.D. Weiner, Long Beach CA, bought at auction

From 12 September 1964 to 12 September 1964

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Started the One Mile Course race, but did not finish. Pulled out due to bad weather and landed at Jacksonville, Florida.

From 12 September 1964 to 20 September 1964

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Modifications included good airframe cleanup including removing and fairing over the wing gun ports and the installation of a P-51H Aeroproducts propeller. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 288.40 mph. Started Heat 1, but did not finish. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 282.72 mph.

1965: Apr 12, N335, E.D. Weiner, Long Beach CA

From 29 May 1965 to 6 June 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Modifications included good airframe cleanup including removing and fairing over the wing gun ports and the installation of a blunt-tip Hamilton Standard propeller. Competed at the National Air Races Los Angeles in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. No time was recorded and finished in 7th place. Raced in Heat 1. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 332.44 mph. Raced in the Reserve race. Finished in 4th place with an average speed of 328.60 mph. Raced in the Trophy race. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 346.89 mph.

From 6 September 1965 to 12 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 315.44 mph. Raced in Heat B. Finished in 5th place with an average speed of 328.35 mph. Started Heat 3 Silver, but did not finish.

From 6 September 1965 to 6 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL, to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 348.6 mph. Took on 400 gallons of fuel at Duncan, OK.

1965: Sep, N335, Race #14 – white/black checkers, polished prop, no name – piloted by E.D. Weiner – 1st place in Transcontinental Race from Tampa to Reno

1966: Sep, N335, Reno, Race #14, pilot: E.D. Weiner

1967: Sep, N335, Reno, Race #14 – “Bardahl II” – piloted by E.D. Weiner

– 2nd in the Transcon Race at 400.234 mph

1968: 

From 23 September 1965 to 26 September 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Competed at the Las Vegas International Air Races in the Unlimited class. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Qualified in 8th place with an average speed of 347.37 mph. Raced in Heat 1A. Finished in 6th place with an average speed of 303.02 mph. Raced in Heat 2B. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 316.5 mph.

From 11 November 1965 to 14 November 1965

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

The race was from Saint Petersburg, FL to Palm Springs, CA, 2,037.9 miles. Competed at the Palm Springs International Aeroclassic in the Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 363.911 mph.

Circa 21 September 1966

National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV.

From 2 September 1967 to 4 September 1967

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Fitted with a wet wing holding 600+ gallons. The race was from Palm Springs, CA, to Cleveland. Competed at the National Air Races Cleveland in the Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 411 mph.

Circa 15 September 1968

National Championship Air Races at Stead Field, near Reno, NV.

Circa 20 September 1967

Reno Air Races.

From 21 September 1967 to 21 September 1967

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II.

Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 2nd place with an average speed of 400.23 mph.

24 September 1967

On past performances E.D. Weiner and his Cross country prepared Mustang N335 had to be the favourite for the 1967 Harolds Club Race. Having just defeated Mike Carroll and his Sea Fury in a cross country dash to Cleveland he must have been very surprised that Mike and the Sea Fury had defeated him.

15 September 1968 to 15 September 1968

Raced as #14, named BARDAHL II. piloted by E.D. Weiner

yellow and black checkerboard paint

new racing canopy/turtle-deck

The race was from Milwaukee, WI, to Reno 1,667 miles. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Raced in the One Mile Course race. Finished in 1st place with an average speed of 361.14 mph.

September 1969

Markings Applied: 14

From 14 September 1969 to 14 September 1969

Raced as #14.

The race was from Milwaukee, WI to Reno. Competed at the National Championship Air Races in the Harolds Club Transcontinental race. The primary pilot was E D Weiner. Did not start in the One Mile Course race.

Circa 14 September 1969

Milwaukee, WI, before the Harolds Club transcontinental race to Stead Field, near Reno, NV, as part of the National Championship Air Races.

N335, Reno, Race #14 – “STP Special” – all red paint

E.D. Weiner too sick to fly in the Transcontinental Race

Weiner raced his pylon racer #49 Bardahl Miss, but pulled out because of a heart attack. He died a week later.

1970

To Estate of E. D. Weiner keeping c/r N335.

From 8 May 1973 to 2010

To Violet M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N335.

From 1973 to 1980

Loaned to EAA Museum, Hales Corner, WI.

From 9 September 1975 to 14 September 1975

Raced as #14.

Attended the National Championship Air Races, but did not compete in the Unlimited class and it is uncertain if there was an intent to compete.

9 January 1979

Certificate of airworthiness for NL335 (P-51D, 44-72902) issued.

From 1980 to 1989

Stored at Tuckee, CA.

1980

Stored Truckee, CA.

1985

Transported by ground.

Moved to Mesa AZ.

From 1996 to 1998

Restored.

The work was carried out at Mesa.

Not flown.

15 June 1999

To V M. Bonzer, Los Angeles, CA keeping c/r N335.

2002

Transported by ground.

Moved to Mesa, AZ for restoration.

2002

Restoration started.

Under restoration American Dreamer.

1 January 2009

Certificate of airworthiness for NL335 (P-51D, 44-72902) issued.

14 December 2011

Placed on display with Champlin Fighter Museum, Falcon Field, Phoenix, AZ.

On display here until the museum closed.

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21 January 2012

To Valerie M. Bonzer, West Hollywood, CA keeping c/r N335.

March 2012

Spotted in a hangar in good condition but not flying.

14 January 2025

To Frederick G. Kohler Trustee, Marathon, FL keeping c/r N335.