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    Airframe Family: Christensen 103 Zipper
    Latest Model:103 Zipper
    Construction Number:100
    Last Civil Registration:N5713N
    Compressed ID:Christensen 103 cn 100 cr N5713N
    Latest Owner or Location:H A. Christenson, Minneapolis, MN

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as a 103.
    Harvey Christensens was the builder and pilot.

    10 August 1948

    To H A. Christenson, Minneapolis, MN with new c/r N5713N.


    Photographer: Unknown

    From 4 September 1948 to 6 September 1948

    Raced as #59, named ZIPPER.
    Appeared at the National Air Races Cleveland to compete in the Goodyear class, but did not qualify. Was disqualifyed by the Technical Committee for having a weak wing.

    From 3 September 1949 to 5 September 1949

    Raced as #59, named MINNEAPOLIS.
    Apparently arrived at the National Air Races Cleveland, may have qualified and may even have competed in the Goodyear class, but we do not have any documented results (no times or placements). No results were recorded for the race. The records are not complete but Mr. Christensens may have qualified in 15th position, placed thrid in the first elimination heat and raced in the second semi-final.

    18 October 1955

    Civil registration, N5713N, cancelled.
    Credits
     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
    Print Sources
     Goodyear and Formula One Air Racing 1947-1967 Volume One by Robert S. Hirsch
    Internet Sources
     Federal Aviation Administration in the United States of America
    International Formula 1 Pylon Air Racing
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