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September 09, 2015

Precious Metal P-51 Lost in Fuel-Stop Fire, Pilot OK

Catching Fire On The Way To Reno, Highly Modified Aircraft May Be A Total Loss

The annual pilgrimage to Reno by dozens of heavily modified racing aircraft is not without is hazards... and today, Unlimited racing lost a major player as 'Precious Metal' -- a highly-modified P-51 (seen here in a YouTube Screengrab) was lost in a fire shortly after refueling on the way to Reno. Precious Metal Pilot and Boss, Thom Richard, posted the following to the racing team's Facebook page Tuesday... "It's with a heavy heart I am forced to announce the end of Precious Metal's air racing career. She sustained heavy damage in a ground fire at a fuel stop this afternoon.

The Folks At The Recreational Aviation Foundation Are Hitting The Fly-In Circuit And Invite You To Join In

The Recreational Aviation Foundation’s (RAF) mission is to keep the legacy of recreational aviation strong by preserving, maintaining and creating public use recreational and backcountry airstrips nationwide. On the weekend of September 12, they are joining in with a couple of fly-ins and are inviting others to join with them.