I found a crashed plane in the late 70s to early 80s in the San Felipe Hills near the Salton Sea, California.According to an old timer living in the area, the plane was returning for the Reno air races when it blew up in mid air. The pilot was found on top of a high plato where they placed a cross. The old timer was not sure when it crashed and said the plane was never found. About 3 months later I stumbled on the wreck mostly buried under an overhang in a very deep raven. I definitely had to trail blaze to get to the wreck. The wreck was pretty disintegrated. I found an aluminum v12 engine with the heads blown off,a variable pitch, multi blade prop with the blades separated from the cone and lots of pieces. I don't know much about planes but I am guessing it might have been a P-51 Mustang. 20 some years later (last weekend) I took my grandson out to the desert and tried to locate the wreck to show to him. No luck. I am now wondering about the history of the pilot and plane and after all this time and if it's location was ever reported. I have search a little on the web but have found nothing except this forum which I am sure may have more knowledge about plane crashes associated with the Reno Air Races. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks, Mike
Thanks, Mike
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