As displayed in the terminal building at KCMH. Built in Columbus in 1940; despite the what the c/n may suggest, this was not the first Cadet to fly. That was NX20946, c/n 101. The discrepancy requires further research, but my understanding at the moment is that c/n 100 was a development aircraft of some sort. This is reinforced by the fact that the reg "NX20989" is still faintly visible on the underwing and tail fabric. Has since been removed from this location, first to the Historical Aircraft Squadron Museum at LHQ, and then in 2019 to storage with the Ohio History Connection in Columbus.

Designed by Al Mooney as a development of the Culver Dart.

The LCA was the first variant of the Cadet and was powered by a 75 hp Continental A75-8 four-cylinder horizontally-opposed piston engine. Photo by: Rudy Arnold / Smithsonian Institution

Picture taken on an early edition of the Antique Fly-in. Any help on the date is appreciated. Photo via G.Bouma

The Culver Cadet in flight. This rare aircraft was built in 1940. The type, designed by Al Mooney, was adapted to become a radio-controlled target drone during the war.

Built in 1940. Imported from USA in 1986 ex NC29261.

This 1940 built aircraft, unique to the UK register is a real gem. Previously N29261, the type, designed by Al Mooney first flew in 1939. Although over 600 were built, the vast majority were as radio controlled target drones for the US military and few survive

1941-built twin-seat Culver LCA Cadet powered by a Continental A-75-8 engine.