In World War II, airborne troops were made up not only of the paratroopers themselves, but also of “glidermen,” the soldiers who arrived on the battlefield aboard gliders. This latter force was highly complementary to the former, and their support was essential during their first days on the battlefield. #glider #aatw #ww2 #82ndairborne | The History of the 82nd Airborne in World War II
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The glider pilots of World War II were both aviators and combat heroes. Without an engine on their aircraft, they delivered up to 13 troops and cargo. Sometimes that cargo was as big as a Jeep! There aren’t many examples of this CG-4 left, but one is on display at the US Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. | Avgeekery.com
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