Airspeed AS.51 Horsa British troop-carrying glider - UK United WW2 Kingdom British England Army Western Front Normandy Africa Bulge WWII D-Day

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The model is provided in 28mm (1:56e) but it can be easily adapted to your scale :
- to 6mm : x500%
- to 10mm : x35%
- to 15mm : x56%
- to 20mm : x78%
- to 25mm : x64%
or for railway scales :
- to Z : x395%
- to N : x295%
- to TT : x215%
- to HO : x155%
- to S : x115%
- to O : x80%
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Historical background :
The Airspeed AS 51 Horsa was a British troop-carrying glider used during World War II. It was one of the most significant gliders of the war and played a vital role in airborne operations and troop transport.

The Horsa glider was constructed primarily of wood and had a high-wing, monoplane design. It was designed to carry troops and equipment and could accommodate up to 30 fully equipped soldiers or various vehicles, including jeeps, small artillery pieces, and other military equipment.

One of the most iconic features of the AS51 Horsa was its large, forward-hinged nose, which allowed for easy loading and unloading of troops and cargo. The glider was unpowered and was typically towed into the air by a powered aircraft, such as the Douglas Dakota.

The Horsa played a critical role in various airborne operations during World War II, including the D-Day invasion of Normandy (Operation Overlord), the Battle of Arnhem (Operation Market Garden), and other key missions. It provided a means of rapidly delivering troops and equipment behind enemy lines.

While the Horsa glider was retired from service after World War II, its legacy endures as an iconic symbol of airborne operations during the war, demonstrating the vital role of gliders in the success of Allied operations.