The Super Courier is a light utility transport developed from a civilian design first tested in 1949. Its short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability allows it to operate from a clearing the size of a football field, and its ability to fly very slowly at speeds of approximately 25 to 35 mph makes it an excellent aircraft for visual reconnaissance.

The original version of the USAF Super Courier made its first flight in 1958. The USAF purchased three aircraft for evaluation the same year, designating them L-28As and later redesignating them U-10As. Eventually, more than 100 additional U-10As were ordered, mainly for use by air commando units in Southeast Asia. It was used for liaison, light cargo, small supply drop operations, psychological warfare (dropping leaflets and broadcasting propaganda), forward air controller (FAC) and reconnaissance missions.

The U-10D on display has been painted and marked as an aircraft assigned to the 5th Air Commando Squadron in Southeast Asia in 1968.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 39 ft.
Length: 30 ft. 8 in.
Height: 8 ft. 10 in.
Weight: 3,600 lbs. loaded
Armament: None
Engine: One Lycoming GO-480 six-cylinder engine of 295 hp.
Crew: One (plus five passengers)
Cost: $73,000
Serial number: 66-14360
C/N: 1262
Other registrations: N42022
Displayed as: 66-14374