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Gliders of WWII

Speaker: Stephen Brenneke, CAA Member


Gliders were used first by the Germans with variable success.  Then the British and the Americans used gliders towed by twin engine bombers and released near the shore on some invasions or behind enemy lines in operations.  The success was variably tremendous to disastrous.  I will summarize the beginning of the program with discussion of the different operations.  Also I will  show videos of the gliders being towed and then released and subsequently landing.  Finally, I  will explore the pros and cons of their usage. 



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Dinner cost $20 per person, pay at the door, or use your Dinner Punch Card

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Entree: BBQ Chicken
Vegetarian Entree: Sautéed Garlic Buttered Mushrooms & Sweet Onions*
Seafood entree:  Salmon*, with or without seasonings
Potato Salad (GF)
Cowboy Bacon Baked Beans
Garden salad with dressing and croutons on the side, warm bread & butter
 
* Salmon or a Vegetarian entrees requested during Event Sign Up
 
When:
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 5:30 PM until 9:00 PM
Where:
CAA Clubhouse
14323 Stenbock Way NE #9407
Aurora, OR  97002

Additional Info:
Hosts(s):
Stephen L Brenneke
Category:
Thursday Program
Registration is recommended
Payment in Full In Advance Or At Event
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