Manufactured in 1946, ex US Navy 122629. listed as Racer number "77". World's piston engine speed record holder: 528.33 mph (850.26 kmh), set on August 21, 1989, and the 9,842.49 ft (3,000 m) time-to-climb record of 91.9 seconds. The aircraft is powered by a 4000 hp Wright R3350. View also photo 5807 and 7000, and the Rare Bear web site.