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Piper PA-18 Super Cub, 1946. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
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Piper PA-18 Super Cub, 1946. Creator: Piper Aircraft Corp
General aviation high-wing monoplane; red and cream with a Lycoming O-320, 150 hp engine. The PA-18 Super Cub was a strengthened PA-11, itself a modification of the original J-3 Cub. With only a few minor changes and a 150-horsepower engine, the PA-18 still looked like a Cub, although it came in several paint schemes and lacked the familiar bear logo on its tail. About 8, 500 Super Cubs were built at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, and they proved popular as private and utility aircraft and as military trainers. The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) used this Super Cub in its uranium exploration program in the West during the 1950s. The rough and sometimes inaccessible terrain made an airborne survey a logical choice, and the AECs fleet of 10 low, slow, and inexpensive Super Cubs maintained an enviable record of safety and reliability. A scintillation counter used to detect gamma radiation is in the rear of the airplane
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This print showcases the iconic Piper PA-18 Super Cub, a remarkable aircraft that played a significant role in aviation history. Manufactured by Piper Aircraft Corp in 1946, this high-wing monoplane boasts an eye-catching red and cream color scheme and is powered by a formidable Lycoming O-320,150 hp engine. The PA-18 Super Cub was an enhanced version of the PA-11, which itself derived from the original J-3 Cub. Despite only featuring minor modifications and a more powerful engine, the PA-18 retained its unmistakable Cub appearance while offering various paint schemes and omitting the familiar bear logo on its tail. Lock Haven, Pennsylvania witnessed the construction of approximately 8,500 Super Cubs, making them immensely popular as private and utility aircraft as well as military trainers. Interestingly, this particular Super Cub served with distinction under the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) during their uranium exploration program in Western regions throughout the 1950s. The rugged terrain necessitated aerial surveys for safety reasons; hence AEC's fleet of ten low-cost yet reliable Super Cubs proved invaluable for these missions. Notably featured within this photograph is a scintillation counter located at the rear of the airplane. This instrument played a crucial role in detecting gamma radiation during airborne operations conducted by scientific institutions like AEC. Preserved within Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum (NASM), this Heritage Art print captures both technological advancements achieved during America's mid-twentieth century aviation era and pays homage to Piper Aircraft Corporation's contribution to flight innovation.
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