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The Longest Day
« on: August 17, 2021, 01:44:20 pm »

The Longest Day has been on TV several times in the last few weeks....

Questions: The Wellingtons & C-47's that towed the gliders, once they released, was that 'job done' & turn back?
                     Or did they have another role afterwards?
                     ( Did they run empty as full power was required for towing? )



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Re: The Longest Day
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2021, 02:11:55 pm »
 Recently I have been watching some good y tube programs on Easy company and interviews with Dick winters. Also on u tube look for the history traveller some good items on the Normandy sites. 
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Re: The Longest Day
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2021, 04:44:44 pm »
IIRC the ex-bomber glider tugs were mostly Stirlings converted into the 'tug/freighter' role. My Dad was in the unit that did a lot of the conversions at RAF Aldergrove.


Some were used as paradrop aircraft as well, but I've no idea if they did both jobs on the same flight.
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Re: The Longest Day
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2021, 06:16:18 pm »
Apparently the tugs released their glider, turned back and after 2 miles released their tow rope before returning to base. Tugs then carried out further sorties.
Read the details on this forum...   https://ww2aircraft.net/forum/threads/glider-tug-questions.44788/
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