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Piper J-3 Cub
Over 20000 Piper Cubs were produced beginning in 1938 through 1947. The Cub was designed as a trainer. It had great popularity in this role and as a general aviation aircraft. Due to its performance, it was well suited for a variety of military uses such as reconnaissance, liaison and ground control. It was produced in large numbers
during World War Twp as the L-4 Grasshopper.
The outbreak of hostilities in Europe in 1939, along with the growing realization that the United States might soon be drawn into World War II, resulted in the formation of the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP). The Piper J-3 Cub became the primary
trainer aircraft of the CPTP and played an integral role in its success, achieving legendary status. About 75% of all new pilots in the CPTP (from a total of 435,165 graduates) were trained in Cubs. By wars end, 80% of all United States military pilots
had received their initial flight training in Piper Cubs. VFM’s J-3 was built in 1946.
