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The
prototype XPQ-8 first flew in 1942. Used as target drones,
this aircraft had a cockpit and controls for piloted ferry
flights. After the war, survivors became popular sport
aircraft. About 200 were built.
The PQ-8 design was revived
briefly by (1950) Superior Aircraft of Los Angeles, (1958)
California Aero Corp of Tracy, California and (1962) Helton Aircraft
of Mesa, Arizona. Low payload (600 lbs) resulted in limited
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