The Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider
Title
The Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider
Subject
A glider was perfect for hauling additional troops and supplies for the Army Air Corps
Description
The Hadrian glider was the most widely used glider in World War II. It was steered by a pilot and copilot as it was towed by a larger carrier, like a C-46 or C-47. It could hold up to 13 additional troops and their equipment or vehicles. Hadrian gliders were flown over Normandy on and after D-Day.
Creator
Waco Aircraft Company
Source
National Museum of the United States Air Force
Publisher
United States Air Force
Date
1942-1945
Files
Collection
Citation
Waco Aircraft Company, “The Waco CG-4A Hadrian Glider,” A Look At United States Air Force Colonel Joseph Laughlin, accessed March 28, 2024, https://coloneljoelaughlin.omeka.net/items/show/79.