Of course, if any of us were a 12 year old boy really interested in the military aspects of World War II we would have already known all of this and more, and we'd remember it so that we could correct adult lecturers and writers
The glider pilots were amazing, as were the tow pilots. When I was doing my research in the 1990s they were so helpful. They proofed the book and one of the tow pilots had sketches for the book cover while another sent me a ledger of those killed in action. They were so enthusiastic I wish I had been able to attend the reunions and soaked it all in. I bet they were a huge asset to a lecture.
Of course, if any of us were a 12 year old boy really interested in the military aspects of World War II we would have already known all of this and more, and we'd remember it so that we could correct adult lecturers and writers
If only I had the questions at 12 I have now I would have a wealth of information on the glider pilots. Hindsight is truly 20/20.
Jim Dunnigan once admitted to me that the thought of one of them showing up at a lecture was a great stimulus
The glider pilots were amazing, as were the tow pilots. When I was doing my research in the 1990s they were so helpful. They proofed the book and one of the tow pilots had sketches for the book cover while another sent me a ledger of those killed in action. They were so enthusiastic I wish I had been able to attend the reunions and soaked it all in. I bet they were a huge asset to a lecture.
This is an excellent, concise analysis.
Between the two of you I think there is a lot of clarity for those of us who had some confusion in regards to the British 6 pounder especially.