Take to the skies with the courageous pilots who risked their lives to fly unarmed gliders into enemy territory during World War II. From the early race to build gliders to the D-Day invasion at Normandy and Nazi Germany's final surrender, this fascinating documentary reveals the critical role gliders played in military offensives. Through rare archival footage and photographs, this film places you at the center of the action in the dangerous world of the American glider pilot.Join the 6,000 young Americans who volunteered to fly large unarmed cargo gliders into battle. Experience first-hand the thrill and danger of landing the men and tools of war within enemy-held territory – often in complete darkness, using only a stopwatch to navigate.
Features:
- Narrated by Hal Holbrook
- Rare archival footage and photographs
- Virtual visit to the silent Wings Museum
- Interview with writer/director Robert Child
Pay tribute to the pilots whose efforts saved thousands of lives – and find out what the 'G' in their emblem actually stood for.
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