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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

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) adult, feeding on tree sap at night, Queensland, Australia

Sugar Glider (Petaurus breviceps) adult, feeding on tree sap at night, Queensland, Australia

Background imageGliders Collection: Sir George Cayley, British engineer

Sir George Cayley, British engineer
Sir George Cayley (1773-1857), British engineer, aviation pioneer, and 6th Baronet of Brompton (from 1792). Cayley spent most of his life on the study of flight, carrying out his own experiments

Background imageGliders Collection: Pterosaurs flying, computer artwork

Pterosaurs flying, computer artwork. Pterosaurs (also known as pterodactyls) were flying reptiles that were related to the dinosaurs

Background imageGliders Collection: Alien life-forms, artwork

Alien life-forms, artwork
Alien life-forms. Artwork of jellyfish-like and glider-like creatures flying through clouds in an alien sky

Background imageGliders Collection: Tiling rockets, 1930s

Tiling rockets, 1930s
Engineer R. Tiling, the Rocket inventor from Osnabrueck, Germany, started three of his aluminium rockets from the Berlin Airport Tempelhof

Background imageGliders Collection: An experimental Glider

An experimental Glider

Background imageGliders Collection: August Gliding

August Gliding

Background imageGliders Collection: Waiting for transports - Burma - 1944

Waiting for transports - Burma - 1944
British, West Africans and Gurkhas, the backbone of Wingates Burma Jungle forces, wait at the ramps to file into transports or gliders for the forward movement to Broadway

Background imageGliders Collection: The Long and the Short of it

The Long and the Short of it
Disconcerting effect generated by two thoughtless gliders gliding in the peak district. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Background imageGliders Collection: Allied Airborne Gliders after landing in Holland; Second Wor

Allied Airborne Gliders after landing in Holland; Second Wor
Aerial photograph showing gliders of the Allied Airborne Army after they had landed on Holland, September 1944. On 17th September 1944 Operation Market Garden was put into action; a bold plan devised

Background imageGliders Collection: Glider of Ganymede

Glider of Ganymede
Though Ganymede, a moon of Jupiter, is the largest moon in the solar system, they rely on their abundant air currents (its a windy place) to carry gliders wherever they travel

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider - female preening twin young

Sugar Glider - female preening twin young
JPF-7354 Sugar Glider - female preening twin young Petaurus breviceps Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageGliders Collection: Squirrel Glider - perched on branch, showing underside of tail 

Squirrel Glider - perched on branch, showing underside of tail 
JPF-5893 Squirrel Glider - perched on branch, showing underside of tail Eastern Australia Petaurus norfolcensis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider - drinking nectar from plant - Australia

Sugar Glider - drinking nectar from plant - Australia
JPF-307 Sugar Glider - drinking nectar from plant Australia Petaurus breviceps Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Background imageGliders Collection: Greater Glider JPF 5110 Light Phase Schoinobates volans © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON

Greater Glider JPF 5110 Light Phase Schoinobates volans © Jean-Paul Ferrero / ARDEA LONDON
JPF-5110 GREATER GLIDER - in tree Light Phase. Eastern Australia Schoinobates volans Jean Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Squirrel Glider Eastern Australia

Squirrel Glider Eastern Australia
HB-2776 Squirrel Glider - rare marsupial of woodlands and forests Eastern Australia (Qld - Vic) Petaurus norfolcensis Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Hungarian glider Upperside, resting on seed head Aggtelek National Park Hungary

Hungarian glider Upperside, resting on seed head Aggtelek National Park Hungary
GET-1497 Hungarian glider - Upperside, resting on seed head Aggtelek National Park - Hungary Neptis rivularis Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Yellow-bellied Glider - Gliding in front of moon, South coast New South Wales, Australia JPF03805

Yellow-bellied Glider - Gliding in front of moon, South coast New South Wales, Australia JPF03805
JPF-14143 Yellow-bellied Glider - Gliding in front of moon South coast New South Wales, Australia Petaurus australis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Squirrel Glider - In tree - eastern Australia JPF02843

Squirrel Glider - In tree - eastern Australia JPF02843
JPF-14109 Squirrel Glider - In tree eastern Australia Petaurus norfolcensis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider - Female and young in tree - Australia, North-eastern coastal Australia JPF01804

Sugar Glider - Female and young in tree - Australia, North-eastern coastal Australia JPF01804
JPF-14077 Sugar Glider - Female and young in tree North-eastern coastal Australia Petaurus breviceps Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Yellow-bellied Glider - In hollow of tree - South coast New South Wales, Australia JPF01871

Yellow-bellied Glider - In hollow of tree - South coast New South Wales, Australia JPF01871
JPF-14074 Yellow-bellied Glider - In hollow of tree South coast New South Wales, Australia Petaurus australis Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Greater glider - Light phase - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory

Greater glider - Light phase - Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory, Australia JPF00388
JPF-14028 Greater glider - Light phase Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory, Australia Petauroides volans Jean-Paul Ferrero Please note that prints are for personal display

Background imageGliders Collection: Squirrel Glider - gliding at night Fam: Petauridae

Squirrel Glider - gliding at night Fam: Petauridae
HB-3723 SQUIRREL GLIDER - at night Eastern Australia Petaurus norfolcensis Order: Diprotodontia Family: Petauridae Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider

Sugar Glider
HB-1100 SUGAR GLIDER Distribution: Australia, Papua New Guinea, Asia. Petaurus breciceps Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar Glider - feeding on flower Australia

Sugar Glider - feeding on flower Australia
HB-843 Sugar Glider - feeding on flower Australia Petaurus breviceps Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGliders Collection: Squirrel Glider - rare marsupial of forests. Australia

Squirrel Glider - rare marsupial of forests. Australia
HB-2783 Squirrel Glider - rare marsupial of forests. Australia Petaurus norfolcensis Hans & Judy Beste Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageGliders Collection: Sugar glider - gliding JPF19237

Sugar glider - gliding JPF19237
AUS-1823 Sugar glider - gliding Petaurus breviceps Jean Paul Ferrero / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageGliders Collection: CHANUTEs GLIDER 1895

CHANUTEs GLIDER 1895
Octave Chanutes glider experiments at Miller Beach, Indiana, not only attracted great public interest, they made a substantial contribution to aeronautics

Background imageGliders Collection: Kitty Hawk Glider Flight

Kitty Hawk Glider Flight
Orville and Wilbur Wright test unpowered gliders against the wind at Kitty Hawk. The first powered flight was achieved there on 17th December 1903



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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.