587843
587843

Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47

1944-03-13 en 16m
Documentary
This government documentary short film depicts and explains the processes for retrieving a glider in the field. In combat situations in World War II, gliders were used to transport men and materiel to sites not suitable for landing powered aircraft, and the gliders were constructed so that they could be reused. The preparation of the grounded glider is explained, as well as the preparations and maneuvers aboard the C-47 aircraft which will pick up the glider.

Status

Released

Countries

  • United States of America

Companies

  • First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces