AVweb Normandy Visit: Gliders Of D-Day

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.

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.