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Piper Cub G-BECN

The small Piper Cub had an important role during World War II.  The standard J3 Cub was modified by giving it more glazing in the cockpit for better visibility and some other extra equipment.  It was rename the L4 Grasshopper.  The L-4 played an important part in the Invasion of Normandy and the rest of occupied Europe.  The L-4 Grasshopper was feared by the Germans and whenever they saw one approaching they would halt all activity so that they would not give away their position to the Pilot.  It was said that the unarmed L-4 Grasshopper controlled more firepower than that of the heavily armed B-17 Flying Fortress.  The Germans knew that one radio call from the pilot would mean that all the allied artillery in the area would be focused on their position.

G-BECN is now based at Rayne Hall Farm, Braintree Essex.

With is slow speed and fairly high manoeuvrability the Cub makes an interesting display item.  If you would like to book the Cub for a display please email me at cub@gdenney.co.uk

	G-BECN in 2001		G-BECN with full invasion stripes in 2002