10x8 Print of Douglas Dakota picking up a glider, Normandy; Second World W (4391879) You are purchasing one 10x8 inch (25x20cm) Print Artwork: Illustration showing a Douglas Dakota, C-47 Skytrain, swooping down with a hook trailing to pick up a Waco glider, Normandy, France, 1944. This system of launching and towing a glider was designed as a time-saving measure, so that tug aircraft, such as the Dakota, could pick up gliders without landing. This illustration was made by the Illustrated London News special artist, C.E. Turner using information supplied by the US Ninth Air Force Printed on archive quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant color reproduction with accurate color rendition and smooth tones. Size refers to paper used Image size 254x192mm. For matching prints please search for 4391879 Image supplied by Mary Evans Prints Online (c) Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans