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Piper J-2 Cub, 1931. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
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Piper J-2 Cub, 1931. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
Single engine high wing monoplane; yellow and black; 40 hp continental A4C engine. William Piper and the Piper Aircraft Corporation board of directors anointed this Cub, completed on November 2, 1937, as the first official Piper J-2 and flew it as the company plane until April 1939.The tandem two-place J-2 is the transition model of stable and economical Cub light aircraft that made flying easy to learn and afford. The J-2 cost $1, 470 or could be rented for $10 an hour. A total of 1, 207 Taylor and Piper J-2 Cubs were built from 1935 to 1938. This Cub had a succession of owners. It was restored by Hal Goff of Aero Enterprises of Pittsburgh in 1976, then flown to Lock Haven where former Piper Cub engineer Walter Jamoneau piloted it. Lefferts Mabie Jr. of Pensacola, Florida, acquired it from yet another owner in 1981 and donated it to the Museum in 1984
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This print showcases the iconic Piper J-2 Cub, a single-engine high wing monoplane that revolutionized aviation in the 1930s. Created by Piper Aircraft Corp, this particular model was completed on November 2,1937, and became the first official Piper J-2 aircraft. With its striking yellow and black color scheme and powered by a 40 hp Continental A4C engine, this Cub quickly gained popularity as an affordable and easy-to-fly light aircraft. William Piper, along with the board of directors at Piper Aircraft Corporation, designated this Cub as their company plane until April 1939. The tandem two-place J-2 served as a transition model for aspiring pilots due to its stability and economic efficiency. It could be purchased for $1,470 or rented for just $10 per hour. Throughout its history, this specific Cub had several owners before being restored by Hal Goff of Aero Enterprises in Pittsburgh in 1976. Former Piper Cub engineer Walter Jamoneau then piloted it to Lock Haven where it caught the attention of Lefferts Mabie Jr. , who eventually donated it to the National Air and Space Museum in Pensacola. With over 1,200 Taylor and Piper J-2 Cubs built between 1935 and 1938, these aircraft played a significant role in making flying accessible to enthusiasts across America. This remarkable piece of aviation history now resides within the museum's collection thanks to generous donations from passionate individuals like Mabie Jr. , preserving our rich heritage of flight technology for future generations to appreciate.
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