Looking for info and piccies relating to Piper Cub G-BHZA (s/n 11883). I know it was built in 1944, I know it was in Ireland in 1984, and I know it had its registration cancelled in 1989.
But thats it I’m afraid. Any info or pictures would be much appreciated. The aircraft in question is about to undergo a restoration to flying condition and I’d really like some history to go with it.
Any personal archives out there likely to have captured her in her prime?
Rgds
FB
By: Garry Owen - 5th March 2007 at 08:26
Go to www.aviationarchaeology.com and you can get the individual aircraft record card for $50 with translation. The card will probably have the manufacturers number on it so you can cross reference with the USAAF serial.
As I said if it looks like it may have an ETO combat history let me know as I may have a picture of it.
Regards,
G.O.
By: Fournier Boy - 4th March 2007 at 21:10
Well it appears that s/n 11841 to 12340 were built as L4Hs with serials running 44-79545 to 44-80044.
If these were allocated sequentially then s/n 11883 would be 44-79587.
I’m awaiting some more feedback from Piper.
Rgds
FB
By: Garry Owen - 4th March 2007 at 20:44
Hi,
If this Cub was built for the military as an L-4 do you have it’s military serial number? if so have you got it’s US Military record card? I have some details of L-4’s used by the US Army/AAF in the ETO but would need the serial to see if I have anything on it.
Regards,
Garry.
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March 4, 2007 at 8:12 pm