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C.O.S.(41) 684

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14th November

1941.

WAR CABINET

CHIEFS OF STAFF COMMITTEE

TANK CARRYING GLIDERS

Note by the Vice-Chief of Air Staff.

As requested in Minute 7(a) of C.0.S. (41) 375th Meeting, I have examined the position regarding tank carrying gliders and submit the following particulars for the Committee's consideration :-

2.

Weight Span

Wing Loading Load

Range

Tug

Type

Hamilcar.

36,000 lbs.

110 Ft.

22 lb. per sq. ft.

71⁄2 ton tank or 2 Bren, gun carriers, or freight use. (This glider cannot be flown light owing to trim).

500 miles with 1500 yds. take

off. (The performance figures are at present being revised). Stirling.

The

The design is complete and a half-scale model has been flown satisfactorily by the manufacturing firm. prototype is expected to be flying by December, 1941.

3.

Minute 7(a) of C.0.S.(41) 375th Meeting also required me to supply information regarding the production of this type. I consider that it would be misleading to give any

I production figures until the prototype has flown. therefore propose to circulate a further note to the Committee as soon as the preliminary trials have been carried out.

(Signed) WILFRID FREEMAN.

14.11.41,

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