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| − | Gliders were used exclusively during the Second World War to land a cumbersome glider in any ware clear of obstacles. Although most landings were quick and without many problems, some went tits-up; twenty men down like Roger Moore. | + | Gliders were used exclusively during the [[Second World War]] to land a cumbersome glider in any ware clear of obstacles. Although most landings were quick and without many problems, some went [[tits]]-up; twenty men down like Roger Moore. |
| − | The gliders housed pilots with Nelson sized balls. Some, if not, all were issued Enfield, | + | The gliders housed pilots with [[Nelson]] sized [[balls]]. Some, if not, all were issued with [[Enfield]], Webley or Browning HP side-arms to develop some usefulness when they land. |
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Revision as of 00:43, 26 February 2007
Gliders were used exclusively during the Second World War to land a cumbersome glider in any ware clear of obstacles. Although most landings were quick and without many problems, some went tits-up; twenty men down like Roger Moore.
The gliders housed pilots with Nelson sized balls. Some, if not, all were issued with Enfield, Webley or Browning HP side-arms to develop some usefulness when they land.
