Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47

Overview

This government documentary short film depicts and explains the processes for retrieving a glider in the field. In combat situations in World War II, gliders were used to transport men and materiel to sites not suitable for landing powered aircraft, and the gliders were constructed so that they could be reused. The preparation of the grounded glider is explained, as well as the preparations and maneuvers aboard the C-47 aircraft which will pick up the glider.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

March 13, 1944

Original language

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

First Motion Picture Unit,United States Army Air Forces

Cast

Ronald Reagan

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

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