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Glossary Item: General Aircraft Hamilcar Glider
Name General Aircraft Hamilcar Glider
Description A large British WW2 military glider built by General Aircraft Ltd designed to carry heavy cargo, such as the Tetrarch or Locust light tank. Their slow speed and large size made them easy targets for anti-aircraft fire. A total of 344 had been built when production ended in 1946.
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Name By Air to Battle. The official account of the British Airborne Divisions
Category Action in the Air
Issued By Ministry Of Information
Issued For Air Ministry
Published Oct/1945