Recognition of the CG-4A Glider 80 years old

This documentary short film was produced by the United States Army Air Forces' First Motion Picture Unit as a training film for American pilots and other personnel during the Second World War. In it, the Air Corps' CG-4A glider is demonstrated in its cargo- and troop-carrying modes. Takeoffs, landings, and flight/towing characteristics are described. The principal function of the film is to familiarize the viewer with the shape of the glider, so that it can be recognized from any angle and not mistaken for enemy aircraft. The glider's long boxy shape, square-cut wings, rounded tail, and detachable wheels are explained with diagrams augmenting the photographic view of the aircraft from various viewpoints.

Credits

Recognition of the CG-4A Glider Cast

Name Character
Ronald Reagan He was 33, 93 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

Recognition of the CG-4A Glider Crew

Name Department
Recognition of the CG-4A Glider (80 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, March 25, 1944
  • Runtime: 6 minutes