Glider Towing, Supply drops and Paratroops
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The first Stirlings used for Glider towage were MkIV's, also a paratroopers hatch was made in the floor of the rear fuselage, a glider towing hook and a strop-guard to prevent static lines of parachutes to get entangled on the tail section were added. The Stirling transported gliders to Normandy, Arnhem and the Rhine. Paratroops, Containers and SOE agents were also dropped by the MkIV