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Reno National Air Races 2002

Image Set 12

P-51D Precious Metal "Precious Metal" , with the Giffin powered contra-rotating props, powers by on the backside of the course during a heat race.

P-51D Precious_Metal showing all 6 blades stopped during flght. "Precious Metal" with 6 blades Another view of "Precious Metal" that shows the 6 blades stopped by the camera's fast shutter speed.

In the unlimited races there is always someone behind you trying to catch up as this "Sea Fury" is trailed by a P-51in the turn behind.

Sport Class Race 19 A Sport Class competitor, Race 19, flies in a heat race on Thursday. This class is just as dangerous as any other race class at Reno. Mr. Rose, flying in Race 3, was killed Friday when his plane crashed into the ground just past the start finish line.

Sport Class Race 3 on Thursday Sport Class Racer Race 3 on Thursday at the turn to the home pylon.

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