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  • Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

    Does anyone have any photos of Precious Baby Race 15 that raced Reno in 1970-75 that you would be willing to share?

    I will make sure to give you the credit!

    John the owner invited my daughter and grandsons into his awesome
    "Man Cave" the other day to check everything out.

    Classy guy, I really appreciated that kind gesture.

    Last edited by Desertdawg; 06-05-2021, 02:28 PM.

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    Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

    This was before my time, but I think this airplane was modified as a Racer, and did have a race number, but never actually raced. I'm not sure it ever flew with the Allison.

    Neal

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    • #3
      Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

      P-51 Mustang Who? Case: 237 - Dec 26 2002 - Dick Phillips / very interesting - Status: Closed, Serial: 45-11571, Registry: N5415V. World War II, North American P-51 Mustang survivor in civilian ownership
      Reno from '99 to '22

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        Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

        The D'Alessandris family had twin matching Mustangs in the early 1970's, and later the registrations were officially changed between them.
        This one is the one that had been modified with an Allison engine for a while but was changed back to a Merlin.
        cleared up by Jim.
        Attached Files
        Last edited by Lon Moer; 06-07-2021, 05:16 PM.
        remember the Oogahonk!

        old school enthusiast of Civiltary Warbirds and Air Racers

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        • #5
          Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

          "Precious Baby" was applied to the cowling in 1974.
          Attached Files

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          • #6
            Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

            Thank you gentlemen. I forwarded them with your names to John.

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            • #7
              Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

              Originally posted by Lon Moer View Post
              The D'Alessandris family had twin matching Mustangs in the early 1970's, and later the registrations were officially changed between them.
              This one is the one that had been modified with an Allison engine for a while but was changed back to a Merlin.
              I don't see anywhere that it had been named "Precious Baby" before currently.
              Hello Lon and Brad,

              I forwarded the photos to John and said the second one of his dad he had never seen before. What's the chances of you sending me higher res ones. He'd love to frame them and hang in his hanger.

              Kind regards

              Hans
              Last edited by Desertdawg; 06-07-2021, 01:10 PM.

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              • #8
                Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

                Lon and Brad email from John D.

                Hans,
                Beautiful pics!
                2nd pic I had never seen, will print and frame all!
                Thank you,
                John A. D?Alessandris

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                  Re: Photos of Precious Baby P51D at Reno in 1970-75

                  Originally posted by Lon Moer View Post
                  The D'Alessandris family had twin matching Mustangs in the early 1970's, and later the registrations were officially changed between them.
                  This one is the one that had been modified with an Allison engine for a while but was changed back to a Merlin.
                  cleared up by Jim.
                  The photo showing both Mustangs cleared up some confusion. Thank you.

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