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Wikipedia / Dago Red

Dago Red is a North American P-51 Mustang (44-74996), restored as a competitive air racer by Frank Taylor in 1981. Dago Red holds several world records, including the 15km (517.323mph) set in 1983. Frank Taylor piloted the plane to most of its world records in the 1980s.

Awards

  • Six time winner of the National Championship Air Races (1982, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002 and 2003)

  • Mojave, California 1983 - World Speed Record 15km (517.323mph)

  • Unlimited Reno Air Races 1982 - Gold Winner

  • Reno Air Races 2003 - Thompson Trophy, Fastest Lap (512.164mph), Fastest Race (507.105mph)

  • Reno Air Races 2001 - Fastest Qualifying Speed (497.797mph)

Specifications

See also