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Gliders Collection

"Gliders: Silent Wings of War and Nature's Marvels" During the Second World War, gliders played a crucial role in various military operations

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Gliders Collection: Slingsby T. 31 Tandem Tutors and T. 21b Sedburghs
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Gliders Collection: Handley Page Halifax V towing Airspeed Horsa
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Gliders Collection: Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden Second World War
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Gliders Collection: Gliders and tugs at Tarrant Rushton
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Gliders Collection: Henri Mignet
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Gliders Collection: Sugar Glider - Female with young on back, Australia JPF03739
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Gliders Collection: Lilienthal No 11 Glider
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Gliders Collection: D-Day - Glider reinforcement team
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Gliders Collection: Sugar Glider - Female with young on back - Australia JPF03728
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Gliders Collection: Hamilcar Gliders
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Gliders Collection: German Glider Meeting
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Gliders Collection: Sugar Glider - With young on back - East Coast, Australia, North-eastern coastal Australia JPF03748
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Gliders Collection: Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World W
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Gliders Collection: Kendall K-1 glider
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Gliders Collection: German gliders in Battle of Crete by G. H. Davis
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Gliders Collection: British Gliding Championships 1963
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Gliders Collection: Air Scouts learning to glide
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Gliders Collection: Yellow-bellied Glider - In hollow of tree, South coast New South Wales, Australia JPF02253
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Gliders Collection: World War II transport planes & gliders ready England
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Gliders Collection: Maxim-Dunne glider
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Gliders Collection: Apprentice Hotpot
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Gliders Collection: Sugar Glider - feeding on flower
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Gliders Collection: Picture taken during the Allied Army journey to the East Bank of the Rhine
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Gliders Collection: Laister-Kauffman TG-4A NC46324
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Gliders Collection: C H Lowe-Wylde in novel plane. C H Lowe-Wylde (known as glider pilot No 1
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Gliders Collection: Canadian registered light aircraft and gliders
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Gliders Collection: WW2 poster, August - Gliding, featuring ATC (Air Training Corps) gliders
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Gliders Collection: Otto Lilienthal (1848-1896), flight pioneer (b / w photo)
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Gliders Collection: The Silent Wings Memorial, Den Dungen, Holland
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Gliders Collection: View of Pegasus Bridge, Gondree Caf & gun pit
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Gliders Collection: The Winged Men (Colour Litho)
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Gliders Collection: The Fatal Accident to Mr Pilcher, the 'Gliding'Machine at Work (b / w photo)
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Gliders Collection: At 1: 30 a. m on the morning of June 6th, 1944 British and American airborne troops
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Gliders Collection: Members of the 1st Airborne Division about to board their Horsa gliders at RAF Fairford
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Gliders Collection: Airspeed Horsa Gliders lined up alongside the runway at RAF Brize Norton seen here during
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Gliders Collection: This R. A. F reconnaissance picture shows British Horsa gliders
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Gliders Collection: Allied invasion of Normandy following the D-Day landings in Northern France during
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Gliders Collection: Cramlington Gliding Club members hauling into position a new machine
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Gliders Collection: Picture taken from an RAF photographic reconnaissance Spitfire plane of the scene in
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Gliders Collection: World War Two - Second World War - British glider-borne troops march out their aircraft
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Gliders Collection: Gliders at Northumbria Gliding Club grounded on the air field in February 1995
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Gliders Collection: M. Barbot with the engine of the glider which he crossed the channel in
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Gliders Collection: RRG Prufling gliders
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Gliders Collection: General Airborne XCG-16A 44-76193
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Gliders Collection: General Aircraft GAL-56 / 01
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Gliders Collection: Otto Lilienthal Pioneer Glider Pilot Portrait 1848-1896
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Gliders Collection: Flt Lt W. Murray, left, and John S. Sproule after their?
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Gliders Collection: CM25 5160 Gliders


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"Gliders: Silent Wings of War and Nature's Marvels" During the Second World War, gliders played a crucial role in various military operations. The Handley Page Halifax V towing the Airspeed Horsa became an iconic image of these airborne missions. Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden exemplified the bravery and determination of soldiers behind enemy lines. At Tarrant Rushton, gliders and tugs stood side by side, awaiting their next mission. These aircraft formed an inseparable bond as they soared through the skies together. Henri Mignet, a pioneer in aviation history, contributed to the development of glider technology with his innovative designs. On D-Day, a glider reinforcement team braved treacherous conditions to provide vital support on the battlefield. Meanwhile, in Australia's wilderness, female Sugar Gliders carried their young on their backs - a testament to nature's incredible adaptability. The Hamilcar they were behemoths capable of transporting heavy equipment during wartime operations. Their sheer size and strength made them indispensable assets on the frontlines. A German Glider Meeting showcased Germany's advancements in this field. In another corner of Australia's diverse landscape, Sugar Gliders continued to captivate observers as they gracefully moved through trees with their young clinging tightly to their backs – a remarkable display of maternal care. Douglas Dakota planes picking up gliders in Normandy demonstrated precision teamwork amidst chaos during World War II. Kendall K-1 glider enthusiasts marveled at its sleek design and soaring capabilities while reminiscing about past adventures. Lastly, German gliders left an indelible mark on history during the Battle of Crete under G. H Davis' watchful eye - showcasing both innovation and destruction simultaneously. From war-torn battlefields to serene natural habitats worldwide; from daring military maneuvers to breathtaking displays of motherhood; from pioneering aviators' dreams realized to historic battles fought - these glimpses into the world remind us of their multifaceted significance throughout history.