What glider is this?

[the330thbg]

What glider is this?

Looks like a college prank.., how many soldiers can you fit in the cockpit of a....?

[airknocker]

Waco CG-3A produced by Commonwealth Aircraft.
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contribut ... k/9791.htm

[b29flteng]

Stateside, 1941, Springfield rifle and a 1921 Thompson, khaki uniforms.

[the330thbg]

Did these puppies ever see combat?

[the330thbg]

Was this a lineup for testing/trials to go through with a contract for a military glider?

[shrike]

No. it just shows that the Army bought/commandeered every glider they could find to set up their training programs. Some of them are the result of Army contracts, some are onesie-twosie civilian gliders purchased and impressed into service.

The tubby beast in the back was the most suitable introduction to the CG-4A gliders used in assaults.


Here is a great site with a lot of information
http://web.mac.com/clio.whispers/iWeb/US%20MILITARY%20TRAINING%20GLIDERS/Welcome.html

[the330thbg]

wow.., what an informative site!

Many thanks!