British Made Assault Glider of the Second World War: Horsa Mk. I Utilized by the OBLI Glider Borne Infantry during Normandy, Rhine and Arnhem. The Horsa was constructed primarily of wood with a cloth wing covering. At Pegasus Bridge, the load consisted of Glider Infantry and supplies, yet the glider could also carry a modified jeep or a 6 pounder cannon. Later development of the Mk. II provided the glider with a hinged nose for increased speed and access to large loads. During the war, 3655 of these reliable aircraft were provided to the airborne troops by British manufacturers.
Specifications: Crew: 1 Wing Span: 26.8m Length: 20.40m Height: 5.90m Wing Area: 102.5 square meters Empty Weight: 3800kg Max.Weight: 7030kg Speed: 160km/h Load: 20-25 seats or 1 jeep or cannon	Pegasus Bridge: Glider flown by Jim Wallwick to transport Major Howard and the OBLI on D-Day.
Horsa Crews on the Historical Night Pegasus Bridge Glider 1 Pilot J.WALLWORK Co-Pilot J.AINSWORTH Glider 2 Pilot O.BOLAND Co-Pilot P.A.HOBB Glider 3 Pilot G.BARKWAY Co-Pilot P.BOYLE Horsa Bridge Glider 4 Pilot A.LAWRENCE Co-Pilot H.SHORTER Glider 5 Pilot R.HOWARD Co-Pilot F.BAACKE Glider 6 Pilot S.PEARSON Co-Pilot L.GUTHRIE	Three gliders down at Pegasus Bridge. Notice how close the pilots got with only a compass and stopwatch to guide them!