William Piper

(1881-1970). American airplane manufacturer. Founder of Piper Aircraft. During WWII, he delivered over 5,600 Piper Cubs to the U.S. Government. The Piper Cubs easily eluded enemy aircraft. The aircraft is a two-seater plane that became popular as a family aircraft. Air Mail cover with the U.S. 6 cent Air Mail stamp affixed and postmarked, Boston, July 12, 1963, Signed: a??Wm. T. Pipera??. Autographs of Piper eludes most aviation autograph collections