The combat glider was an integral part of Operation Neptune, the airborne component of Operation Overlord, which celebrates its 75th anniversary this week in Normandy. In this video shot in 2017, AVweb’s Paul Bertorelli explains the critical role gliders played in the Normandy operation.
AVweb Normandy Visit: Gliders Of D-Day
Key Takeaways:
- Combat gliders played a critical and integral role in Operation Neptune, the airborne component of the D-Day invasion (Operation Overlord).
- AVweb's Paul Bertorelli's video details the vital contribution these gliders made to the Normandy operation, highlighted in the context of its 75th anniversary.
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