SOLDIERS with WINGS: The Work of the New Glider Pilot regiment
... THE glider pilot is both soldier and airman. He must not only be able to ride the winds: his knowledge of navi gation must be such that he can, with unfailing regularity. Pinpoint the exact position of objectives and land his craft hard by points to be stormed. And his purpose is not restricted to the ferrying of troops. As the glider swoops earthwards in a steep dive to bump and slew to a ...