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SMS PL19 Premium Acrylic Lacquer Clear Blue 30ml – Metro Hobbies

During World War II transport planes played a vital role in the delivery of freight and personnel directly to the field of combat. The majority of them, despite having cargo compartments of some volume, nevertheless couldn't deliver cargo efficiently because of the limitations of the side hatches through which equipment needed to be quickly loaded and unloaded. Just one single aircraft offered a solution, even able to transport light tanks, the German Messerschmitt Me323 Gigant. This giant had clamshell doors in its nose that considerably simplified the loading and unloading process at the airfield, however it was only built in small numbers. The Allies did not have anything comparable, however in the ranks of the British and American air forces were sizeable gliders with hinged noses or rear fuselages. During disembarkation of the armies in Normandy they appeared quite effective

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