Kinsley J-3 6x10 Matted Print

The Piper J-3 Cub, known for its iconic yellow paint scheme, holds a place as one of the most beloved and widely recognized light aircraft throughout history. Manufactured by the Piper Aircraft Co. from 1937 to 1947, this compact, straightforward, and lightweight airplane played a pivotal role during a critical period.

As the United States confronted the possibility of entering World War II, the Civilian Pilot Training Program (CPTP) was established to train prospective pilots for potential service in the U.S. military. Remarkably, the J-3 was instrumental in this endeavor, with a staggering seventy-five percent of CPTP trainees receiving their instruction on this dependable aircraft.

In 1989, Doug Kinsley founded Aviation Illustrations. Despite lacking formal art training, Kinsley's lifelong passion for airplanes propelled him to create intricate and meticulously detailed illustrations. Each artwork undergoes thorough research to ensure historical accuracy, often requiring up to 500 hours of devoted craftsmanship to achieve unparalleled precision.