| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | BGA145 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Schleicher Rhönbussard |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Schleicher Rhönbussard |
| Aircraft Version: | Schleicher Rhönbussard |
| C/n (msn): | 99 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Congleton / North Rode Viaduct [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | England, United Kingdom |
| Photo Date: | 26 October 1940 |
| Photo from: | RAScholefield Collection |
| Photo ID: | 67489 |
| Photo Comment |
|---|
|
The Rhonbussard had been impressed into the RAF and was being used by the Development Unit of the Central Landing Establishment, based at nearby RAF Ringway, to establish tactical procedures for future use in warfare. Here it has landed near the Macclesfield (Cheshire) railway viaduct to simulate its "capture". The glider did not survive its wartime service. This photo was added on 19 June 2018, and has since been viewed 485 times. |