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

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

16 mins | Documentary | March 13, 1944

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.

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

16 mins | Documentary | March 13, 1944

Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
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.
Producers First Motion Picture Unit, United States Army Air Forces
Original title Operation of the Glider Pick-Up by the C-47
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Cast

Ronald Reagan

as Narrator (voice)