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The History of the Glider Pilot Regiment

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The German use of gliders at Eban Emael pointed the way for the Allies to deliver soldiers, vehicles and heavy weapons to the battlefield. The British Army, attempting to adapt itself to the needs of modern mechanized warfare, organized what would become the Glider Pilot Regiment following interservice wrangling as to who would be responsible for the training and selection of the pilots. British glider pilots were not just trained to pilot their unpowered aircraft to the landing zone but also to fight should-to-shoulder with the glider troopers. Unlike American glider pilots they could be rated on several types of aircraft and British glider pilots did not suffer from extensive periods of inactivity that their American brethren were subject to. Overall, a good book on this topic and the photos, drawings and maps help make this an excellent resource.