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Originally Posted by Larry
I should have mentioned 1577 Flight RAF was a Trials & Transport Flight, which carried out transport and glider towing tests from 5th October 1943 until disbandment 1st June 1946. The Unit also had a few Lancasters.
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Hello,
Did they really tow any gliders? If I am not mistaken a Horsa or two were delivered then to the Far East but those gliders literally disappeared being eaten by the termites soon after assembling. The US CG-4As were much better chemically protected against insects. What is more, according to Anglo-American agreement the USAAF's 1st Air Commando Group towed the gliders both for the US and Commonwealth forces.
11th March 2012, 17:41
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