First built in 1937, the Piper J-3 earned fame as a trainer and sport plane. Its success made the name "Cub" a generic term for light airplanes. The little yellow tail dragger remains one of the most recognized designs in aviation. J-3 Cubs and subsequent models are still found at fields around the world.
Created by
Eric Long
Date Created
04/03/2019
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aircraft; Aviation; Private
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