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Thank you ladies and gentlemen for your kind comments about my models.
4 different PIPER CUB will be available soon in my store : a civilian airplane, a seaplane, an airplane on skis.
But I want to show you the airplane of an American hero : Lt. Col. Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter's Rosie the Rocketer
The Piper J-3 Cub is an American light aircraft that was built between 1938 and 1947 by Piper Aircraft.
The aircraft has a simple, lightweight design which gives it good low-speed handling properties and short-field performance. The Cub is Piper Aircraft's most-produced model, with nearly 20,000 built in the United States.
During the WWII, Piper developed a military variant (variously designated as the O-59 (1941), L-4 (after April 1942) and NE (U.S. Navy).
The L-4 Grasshopper was mechanically identical to the J-3 civilian Cub, but was distinguishable by the use of a Plexiglas greenhouse skylight and rear windows for improved visibility.
It had accommodations for a single passenger in addition to the pilot.
When carrying only the pilot, the L-4 had a top speed of 85 mph (137 km/h), a cruise speed of 75 mph (121 km/h), a service ceiling of 12,000 ft (3,658 m), a stall speed of 38 mph (61 km/h), an endurance of three hours, and a range of 225 mi (362 km).
Some 5,413 L-4s were produced for U.S. forces, including 250 built for the U.S. Navy under contract as the NE-1 and NE-2.
All L-4 models, as well as similar, tandem-cockpit accommodation aircraft from Aeronca and Taylorcraft, were collectively nicknamed "Grasshoppers", though the L-4 was almost universally referred to by its civilian designation of Cub. The L-4 was used extensively in World War II for reconnaissance, transporting supplies, artillery spotting duties and medical evacuation of wounded soldiers. During the Allied invasion of France in June 1944, the L-4's slow cruising speed and low-level maneuverability made it an ideal observation platform for spotting hidden German armor waiting in ambush in the hedgerowed bocage country south of the invasion beaches. For these operations, the pilot generally carried both an observer/radio operator and a 25-pound communications radio, a load that often exceeded the plane's specified weight capacity.
Lt. Col. Charles "Bazooka Charlie" Carpenter (August 29, 1912 – March 22, 1966) was a United States Army officer and army observation pilot who served in World War II.
He is best remembered for destroying several enemy armored vehicles in his bazooka-equipped L-4 Grasshopper light observation aircraft.
Upon arriving in France in 1944, Carpenter was assigned an L-4 Grasshopper for artillery spotter role and reconnaissance missions.
Assuming a 150-pound (68 kg) pilot and no radio aboard, the L-4H had a remaining cargo or passenger weight capacity of approximately 232 pounds (105 kg).
The additional weight of radio and radio operator often exceeded this limit.
Inspired by other L-4 pilots who had installed bazookas as anti-tank armament on their planes, Carpenter added bazooka launchers to his plane as well.
Within a few weeks, on September 20, 1944, during the Battle of Arracourt, Carpenter was credited with knocking out a German armored car and four tanks.
Carpenter's plane, bearing USAAF s/n 330 426, was known as Rosie the Rocketer (a play on Rosie the Riveter).
His exploits were soon featured in numerous press accounts, including Stars and Stripes, the Associated Press, Popular Science, the New York Sun, and Liberty magazine.
Carpenter once told a reporter that his idea of fighting a war was to "attack, attack and then attack again."
After destroying his fifth enemy tank, Carpenter told a Stars and Stripes correspondent that the "word must be getting around to watch out for Cubs with bazookas on them.
Every time I show up now they shoot with everything they have. They never used to bother Cubs. Bazookas must be bothering them a bit."
By war's end, Major Carpenter had destroyed or disabled several German armored cars and tanks (he was officially credited with six tanks destroyed).
Comments (13)
marcopol
Superbe modèle comme d'habitude ! Bravo Alain :)
x7
Excellent work.
I can't wait for the product release.
paul_gormley
a nice history to accompany this excellent looking model, like the last shot, gives a fine sense of what it was about
Saby55 Online Now!
Great realistic images and excellent light!!👍🙋♂️
gaius
Après t'avoir lu, on a envie de crier "vive Carpenter !" mais c'est un peu tard...superbe machine et on se demande comment on pourrait vivre sans ailes...euh...elle !
Elcet
Magnifique modélisation, avec de belles textures, bravo Alain!
giareg
Excellent work!
katyee
I don't like planes or flying lol....But wonderful render and information.
AliceFromLake
Looks good. A very versatile aircraft that was very popular in private hands.
Ken _Gilliland
nice work!
indyjohns
Great looking Piper!
Parme
Toujours aussi bien!....
muhamadfarrukh
Rosie the Rocketer is such an inspiring figure, representing strength and stability during challenging times. Her story can also act as a great example in exploring workplace dynamics and gender roles, which are important aspects of HR studies. For those looking into research topics for HRM students, examining historical figures like Rosie can provide a unique understanding of employee motivation, diversity, and leadership development.