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62 years ago, Tucsonan invaded Germany by air
By FlyingNews @ 3:54 PM :: 185 Views ::
0 Comments :: Military Aviation, Gliders
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Noel T. Addy flew three glider missions in World War II, and they were some of the most important in the war.
Addy, 87, of Tucson, sat down with Tucson Citizen photographer Gary Gaynor to tell his story on video, which can be seen at www.tucsoncitizen.com.
Gliders were used to get troops, often with special equipment, behind enemy lines. The flimsy aircraft were towed to targets by piston-powered airplanes and cut loose to find a clearing to set down in. The planes often broke apart when they landed.
Then the pilots were foot soldiers and often led the men they ferried into battle.
Saturday is the 62nd anniversary of the last glider mission of the war - Operation Varsity, the airborne assault across the Rhine River and into Germany. |
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