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The
first Aeronca 7 series was the 7AC Champion which
first flew in 1944. Designated the L-16 by the U.S.
Army Air Forces, the "Air Knocker" was second only
the the Piper J-3 in popularity as a trainer.
In 1954, production of the Aeronca 7 Champion was
continued by Champion Aircraft and named the Champion Citabria.
Champion was acquired by Bellanca Aircraft in 1970 which continued
production of the Citabria until the early 1980s. In
1990, production of the Citabria was begun again, this time by
American Champion. Limited production continues. |
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