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Midget Racer 'Mr. D'

HISTORY

Designed and built by Robert Mayer of Michigan, race number 74 was raced by pilot Hank Orlowski in 1951 at the Detroit Air Races. It qualified at a speed of 160 mph.
The aircraft was later raced at Wallingford, Ct., and took 4th place in the Formula One race. Following this, the airplane was retired.
Mr D's short racing career spanned the years 1951- 1953, a very slow period in the history of air racing.

DISTINCTION

This original Midget Racer was donated to the Planes of Fame Air Museum and was restored by Museum volunteers in 2004- 2005.

SPECIFICATIONS

Status: Static Display

Manufacturer: Robert Mayer

Year: 1951

Model: Mr. D

Registration Number:

Serial Number:

Crew: 1

Max T/O Weight:

Span: 19 ft. 0 in.

Length: 14 ft. 9 in.

Height:

Maximum Speed:

Cruise Speed: N/A

Rate of Climb: N/A

Power Plant: 1 × Continental C-85 flat-4 air-cooled engine, 85 hp.

Range: N/A

Service Ceiling: N/A

Armament: N/A

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