Date: 20/12/2011 Views: 4342 Owner: Geoff Murray
[Photo from the collection of L/Cpl. John Emmerson SS Bde HQ (formerly No.2 and 12 Cdo) courtesy of his son John Emmerson].
The wreckage is that of a Short “Stirling” aircraft converted into Glider Tugs to tow Horsa Gliders across as part of the Airborne Forces. These took very heavy losses.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 20:24:39 BST
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The wreckage is that of a Short “Stirling” aircraft converted into Glider Tugs to tow Horsa Gliders across as part of the Airborne Forces. These took very heavy losses.
Posted by PrichardDavid R L on Sun 13 Sep 2020 20:24:39 BST