HORSA GLIDER - RAF

Historical Note:        Unbeatable museum quality best describes our handcrafted Horsa Glider model airplane. After passing through the hands of master craftsmen, the parts are sanded and primed many times. Talented artists then paint on the intricate details with great accuracy. A final coat of clear lacquer protects the Horsa Glider model and gives it a glossy finish. The Horsa Glider model airplane comes with a handsome mahogany-based chrome pedestal, and to ensure that it is ready for delivery, it undergoes various stages of quality control before being placed in its box. The Horsa Glider model airplane is perfect as an addition to a growing collection or as an exquisite gift to a loved one.

Scale:    1:XX
W/S:     16.5       inches
Lgth:     15.75     inches

Item Number:    TMC-FBHG                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Price:    $169.95

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Historical Note Cont'd:        The British Horsa glider was considerably larger than the American Waco CG-4A. It could carry as many as 30 troops and a substantially larger supply load compared to the CG-4A's maximum load of 13 Glider Infantry troops.

As part of the 60th anniversary commemoration of D-Day last June 5, 2004. Prince Charles divulged a Horsa Glider replica at the site of the first landing in Pegasus Bridge. The Horsa Glider was designed under the specification of X.26/40 and was built from 1940 onwards. The Horsa Glider aircraft featured a high wing and was all wooden because of the shortage of material. The Glider was equipped with a tricycle undercarriage for take off.

The Horsa Glider was also used in the paratrooper landings at both Dday and Arnhem. The Airspeed Company received the specification of the Horsa Glider in December 1940. Five Horsa Gliders were built at Airspeec’s Portsmouth factory and were used by the British Army during their trials. Some facts about the Horsa Glider were: its maximum speed is 150 mph, normal gliding speed is 100 mph and it has no armaments.