Books about Piper history - Vagabond period 1948

[BrettL]

Can anyone suggest any books that well cover the history of Piper Aircraft during the Vagabond period? I'm looking for books that go into detail concerning the development of the PA-15 and PA-17, as well as factory or period photos of these airplanes.

Thanks!

[TBird]

You might like the book by Roger W. Peperall, Piper Aircraft that covers all Piper Aircraft from the beginning. A great book - I might add.
TR

[Steve Pierce]

Another is "Mr. Piper and His Cubs". Great history of Piper Aircraft.

[Gilbert Pierce]

Can anyone suggest any books that well cover the history of Piper Aircraft during the Vagabond period? I'm looking for books that go into detail concerning the development of the PA-15 and PA-17, as well as factory or period photos of these airplanes.

Thanks!

I have two articles that were published in Air Facts Magazine. They were reprinted with permission I obtained in the SWPN. I would upload both of them here but this site will only let me upload a word doc. of 19.5k or less. PM me with your Email address and I will send them tio you.

One article was written by Pug Piper about designing the VAG. The second artlicle was written by Leighton Collins in 1948 about ferring an early Vag from Lockhaven.

[Steve Pierce]

Forward them to me and we will post them.

[51-pa22]

dang
fired off a request before I saw your post Steve
Still
hope I get a copy too.

[Steve Pierce]

We will post them on the Home Page for all to read the first of next week.

[51-pa22]

I love it!
you learn something new every day.
Thanks ALL

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[Ed Brown]

Thanks Gilbert and Steve.
Ed

[Steve Pierce]

Got the articles from Leighton Collins and Howard Piper that appeared in Air Facts magazine in the late 40's and early 50's are now posted on the Home Page under Short Wing History. http://www.shortwingpipers.org/history.html