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191 - US Glider Pilots of World War II

191 - US Glider Pilots of World War II

FromThe WW2 Podcast


191 - US Glider Pilots of World War II

FromThe WW2 Podcast

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Length:
40 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The US glider pilots in WWII were all volunteers. Playing a pivotal role in delivering thousands of troops, including logistical support, these pilots landed their gliders ahead of the ground forces in Italy, France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Yet, 80 years later, their story is virtually unknown. For this episode, I am joined by  Scott McGaugh. Scott is the author of The Brotherhood of the Flying Coffin: The Glider Pilots of World War II. If this has piqued your interest in Glider pilots, in episode 13, I discuss the experiences of British glider pilots with Matt Yates. Patreonpatreon.com/ww2podcast  
Released:
Apr 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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A military history podcast that looks at all aspects of WWII. With WW2 slipping from living memory I aim to look at different historical aspects of the Second World War.