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Airspeed AS 51 Horsa-these 24 await their compliment of
Airspeed AS 51 Horsa-these 24 await their compliment of troops and light vehicles before being towed to landing zones in occupied Europe
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© Hugh W. Cowin Aviation Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Airspeed Await Compliment Landing Occupied Towed Vehicles Zones
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of preparation before the deployment of 24 Airspeed AS 51 Horsa gliders, each awaiting its complement of troops and light vehicles. The Horsa, a British-designed transport aircraft, played a crucial role in the Allied invasion of Europe during World War II. These gliders, towed by Halifax and Albemarle aircraft, were used to deliver troops and supplies behind enemy lines, bypassing the heavily fortified beaches and allowing for a surprise attack. The scene depicted in this image shows the gliders lined up on a grassy field, their metal frames gleaming in the sunlight. The men in uniform, some standing and some working on the vehicles, give a sense of the human element involved in this daring operation. The landscape in the background, with its rolling hills and trees, underscores the rural setting from which the invasion was launched. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and resourcefulness of the Allied forces during the European theater of World War II.
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