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March 24th. The RAF tow the Airborne Army across the Rhine. Picture received in London on March 24th was taken during the Allied Airborne Armys journey to the east bank of teh Rhine earlier in the day. Horsa and Hamilcar gliders were towed by RAF Halifax and Stirling aircraft.
Photo shows RAF Stirlings towing Horsa gliders across the Rhine.

Image details

Administrivia album: Rhine photos; Rhine Crossing. Photos 3. File 59a
Copyright Credit Courtesy of IWM. Negative Number CL2232.
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