1944 Gliders Land and Take Off During Training

The video tutorial explains the operations of gliders and towing planes, highlighting the use of recovery traps for snatch pickups. It describes how gliders, once considered lost in enemy territory, now efficiently return to base and even evacuate wounded personnel.

What is the primary function of a glider once it has landed?

• To serve as a temporary shelter

• To be dismantled for parts

• To be reused for another mission

• To fulfill its intended purpose

What enables C-47 aircraft to perform quick snatch pickups?

• Magnetic hooks

• Nylon ropes

• Steel cables

• Rubber bands

What material is used in the recovery traps for pickups?

• Cotton

• Polyester

• Silk

• Nylon

What was the fate of gliders a year ago if they landed in enemy territory?

• They were considered lost

• They were immediately rescued

• They were converted into shelters

• They were used for espionage

What new role do gliders have in addition to their original purpose?

• Providing air support

• Conducting surveillance

• Evacuating the wounded

• Transporting supplies