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Army/Air Force (1924 - 1962)

Trainer Glider: The German deployment of troop-carrying gliders in the invasion of France impressed the U.S. Army and a crash-program was initiated to develop the capability.  Initially, existing civilian sailplane designs were purchased as trainers.  Later, engine-less versions of liaison aircraft were used.

Mission Aircraft
Trainer Glider Schweizer TG-2
Schweizer TG-3
Laister-Kauffman TG-4

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