My dad was one of those glider pilots. He flew a CG4A. He was reluctant to talk about it but over time I got a lot of stories..He was so lucky to have survived.
I read somewhere that when Gen. Eisenhower went to see the airborne troops off, he talked with them and was deeply moved -in fact he was almost in tears. Then one soldier said to him: "Don't worry general, we will take care of this job!"
As a glider pilot my grandfather meet Eisenhower at muster he was wearing his shot cut Eisenhower jacket everyone told him not to and that he could get in trouble general Eisenhower walked up to him snd asked if he liked the jacket my grandfather said yes sir he did the general walked on.
So sad it was all so much propaganda. You did as you were told in those days. Infantry Regiments were made glider troops overnight. Not all men can be made a "hero" by donning a Uniform. I will not disclose my past in reverence to the men who preceded me and set their own rules to survive and defeat the enemy.
I may be 3 yrs. late but I love these old film clips.
My dad was one of those glider pilots. He flew a CG4A. He was reluctant to talk about it but over time I got a lot of stories..He was so lucky to have survived.
My uncle was a pathfinder killed June 6th. I watch these videos hoping to catch a glimpse of him
Sorry for your loss and may he rest in peace.
What was his name? Maybe I can manage and help you out getting some info about him. Thanks for his service!
Gliders???...ike got more Americans killed with his nutty battle plans than the Germans did!
I read somewhere that when Gen. Eisenhower went to see the airborne troops off, he talked with them and was deeply moved -in fact he was almost in tears. Then one soldier said to him: "Don't worry general, we will take care of this job!"
Outstanding!
Good job! Thank you! Take a good look at the faces, many would not return, 😢.
The greatest generation ever never to be beaten
God bless these Allied veterans always!!!!
As a glider pilot my grandfather meet Eisenhower at muster he was wearing his shot cut Eisenhower jacket everyone told him not to and that he could get in trouble general Eisenhower walked up to him snd asked if he liked the jacket my grandfather said yes sir he did the general walked on.
A war that indeed needed a lot of sense (cents) but unfortunately none was present and so to war they went.
Grissom.🎉🎉🎉
So sad it was all so much propaganda. You did as you were told in those days. Infantry Regiments were made glider troops overnight. Not all men can be made a "hero" by donning a Uniform.
I will not disclose my past in reverence to the men who preceded me and set their own rules to survive and defeat the enemy.