{"product_id":"the-airspeed-as-51-horsa-paul-fearn-9798305779929","title":"The Airspeed A.S. 51 Horsa: A Glider's Legacy in World War II","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Airspeed A.S. 51 Horsa: A Glider's Legacy in World War II\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of one of the most pivotal aircraft of World War II. This fully illustrated book, featuring over \u003cb\u003e30 detailed images\u003c\/b\u003e, delves into the development, technical specifications, and historic missions of the Horsa glider, shedding light on its critical role in Allied airborne operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom its inception in the darkest days of the war to its legendary deployments in operations such as \u003cb\u003eD-Day (Operation Overlord)\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eOperation Market Garden\u003c\/b\u003e, the Horsa proved that innovation and bravery could overcome overwhelming odds. The book offers in-depth chapters on the glider's construction, wartime production, and the daring soldiers and pilots who trusted their lives to its silent wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders will gain a deeper understanding of the Horsa's strategic importance, its unique design features (such as the hinged nose for vehicle transport), and the elite \u003cb\u003eGlider Pilot Regiment\u003c\/b\u003e who executed some of the war's most daring missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Highlights: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully illustrated with \u003cb\u003eover 30 photographs \u003c\/b\u003eof the Horsa in action.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed accounts of key operations, including the famous Pegasus Bridge assault.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical breakdown of the Horsa's design and construction, showcasing its innovative use of wood and fabric to conserve wartime resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInsightful \"Further Reading\" section for history enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an aviation aficionado, a World War II history buff, or simply fascinated by stories of courage and innovation, this book provides a captivating and informative journey into the legacy of the Horsa glider.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Paul Fearn\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798305779929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/03\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.27lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.16d","brand":"Paul Fearn","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46721499824383,"sku":"9798305779929","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1d138368-ca7a-4fee-a106-9c4bb3a3aba7.jpg?v=1742753049","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-airspeed-as-51-horsa-paul-fearn-9798305779929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}