| Accession Number | MED0272 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Western Desert, North Africa. 4 January 1942. One of the many German glider aircraft on the ...
Description
Western Desert, North Africa. 4 January 1942. One of the many German glider aircraft on the ground which were destroyed over Libya. The utilisation of this form of air transport was unsuccessful, the gliders falling easy prey to Allied fighters and ground fire.