''Dago Red'' is a
North American
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P-51 Mustang
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(44-74996), restored as a competitive air racer by Frank Taylor in 1981. Dago Red holds several world records, including the 15 km (517.323 mph) 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 15 km (517.323 mph)
* Unlimited Reno Air Races 1982 - Gold Winner
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Reno Air Races
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2003 - Thompson Trophy, Fastest Lap (512.164 mph), Fastest Race (507.105 mph)
* Reno Air Races 2001 - Fastest Qualifying Speed (497.797 mph)
Specifications
See also
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External links
Reno Air Racing AssociationP-51 Mustang Survivors
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Racing aircraft
Individual aircraft
North American P-51 Mustang
Aircraft first flown in 1981
World record holders