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"The Army Glides." "Airborne. Three Hotspur training gliders and their tugs somewhere...

Catalogue reference: INF 2/45/24

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Reference
INF 2/45/24
Date
c.1940-c.1946
Description

"The Army Glides."

"Airborne. Three Hotspur training gliders and their tugs somewhere over England. Gliders in modern warfare are generally towed in groups."

"The Army's Glider Regiment. 'Hotspur' gliders in tow seen from an accompanying aircraft."

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Photograph No. CP 13402 C.
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Dimensions
11cm x 14cm
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9164389/

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INF 2

Ministry of Information and Central Office of Information: Guard Books and Related...

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