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General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193
General Airborne XCG-16A at Clinton County Field, Wilmington, OH.. Designed by Hawley Bowlus and Albert Criz, the sole General Airborne Transport Co. (GATC) MC.1A - XCG-16 42-troop lifting body glider, was delivered to the United States Army Air Force on 25 July 1944. Flight trials were successful, but problems with mission capability and availability of other assault gliders forced cancellation on 30 November 1944.del MC.1A 42 troop lifting body glider designed by W.H. Bowlus. Date: 1944
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1944 Airborne Assault Availability Body Cancellation Capability Clinton Delivered Forced Glider Gliders Hawley Lifting Mission Problems Sole Successful Trials Troop Wilmington Albert Designed
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This historic photograph captures the General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193, a 42-troop lifting body glider designed by Hawley Bowlus and Albert Criz for the General Airborne Transport Co. (GATC), at Clinton County Field in Wilmington, Ohio. Delivered to the United States Army Air Force on July 25, 1944, this innovative glider was designed to provide troop transport capabilities without the need for an engine or fuel. The MC.1A XCG-16, also known as the GATC Model 1A, was the sole example of this type produced. Flight trials of the XCG-16A were successful, but unforeseen issues with mission capability and the availability of other assault gliders led to the cancellation of the program on November 30, 1944. Despite the untimely end to this groundbreaking project, the XCG-16A remains an important chapter in the history of aviation and military transportation. Designed by aviation pioneers Hawley Bowlus and Albert Criz, the XCG-16A was a testament to their vision and innovation. The glider's unique lifting body design, which distributed weight evenly across the entire surface of the aircraft, allowed for increased stability and efficiency during flight. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing a remarkable piece of military aviation history.
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