P-51XR Precious Metal | |
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General information | |
Other name(s) | Race 9 (1988–1995?) Race 38 (1995?–present) |
Type | Racing aircraft |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | World Jet Inc. |
Designer | |
Owners | Don Whittington (1988–2000) Ron Buccarelli (2000–2011) Thom Richard (2011–present) |
Number built | 1 |
Construction number | 44-88 |
Registration | N5483V (1988) N6WJ (1989–present) |
History | |
Introduction date | September 12, 1988 |
First flight | August 10, 1988 |
Developed from | North American P-51 Mustang |
Fate | Damaged in ground fire, under repairs |
Precious Metal is a custom-built racing aircraft based on the North American P-51 Mustang.