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3 unusual facts about Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle


Armstrong Whitworth Albemarle

Heavy Glider Conversion Unit at RAF Brize Norton and RAF North Luffenham from January to April 1943 and August 1944 to October 1944 when it became No. 21 Heavy Glider Conversion Unit.

The Albemarle was originally designed as a medium bomber, but never served in that role, instead being used for general and special transport duties, paratroop transport and glider towing, including significant actions such as Normandy and the assault on Arnhem during Operation Market Garden.

Albemarles took part in many of the major British airborne operations, such as the invasion of Sicily and of Normandy and the assault on Arnhem during Operation Market Garden.



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