Piper's Chief experimental Test Pilot, Clyde R. Smith, Sr. flies NX41561 through its first two hours of tests since she was renamed "PA-12 Piper Cub Super Cruiser." Lock Haven PA, May 16, 1946

The classiest of all Pipers (in the artist's opinion), resulted from efforts to offer an over-100mph airplane with comfort, looks, and economy to a postwar public ready for something better. Clyde R. Smith, Sr. tested this and many other Piper experimental ships in his 1941 to 1976 employment with the company. This painting commemorates the 50th anniversary of the PA-12 piper Cub "Super Cruiser" and of the largest production year of the Lock Haven-based corporation's business.