Cushman motor scooters were rugged motor scooters that were made during World War II. They were and intrical part for the US Military during that time. They were light weight and easy to transport overseas. The Cushman Airborne was one of the most popular models .It was called the Airborne because parachute soldiers used to jump out of airplanes with them. ON a list of Fast Gas Scooters, they are usually not really considered toward the top. Nonetheless, they are a very important pert of American history and if you can get your hands on one of these you are sure to have a collectors item on your hands.