Thanks to Ricardo I thought I'd post some of my glider pics. I love the
group, but never post. My grandfather, Elbert Jella, was a glider pilot in
the Varsity Mission in March of '45. Only glider pilot to carry a bazooka
and knocked out a German tank with it in the only all pilot and all officer
ground operation in military history. Voluteered with other pilots to
perform ground duties with the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. The "Battle
of Burp Gun Corner" is what it was called. I was fortunate enough to grow
up around him. We lost him in 96. Fortunately he lived to recieve an
overlooked Silver Star in 95.
This picture is from his training at South Plains Army Airfield, Lubbock
Texas. Now home of the glider museum. He is second from the left.

Chris Jella wrote:
>
> Thanks to Ricardo I thought I'd post some of my glider pics. I love the
> group, but never post. My grandfather, Elbert Jella, was a glider pilot in
> the Varsity Mission in March of '45. Only glider pilot to carry a bazooka
> and knocked out a German tank with it in the only all pilot and all officer
> ground operation in military history. Voluteered with other pilots to
> perform ground duties with the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. The "Battle
> of Burp Gun Corner" is what it was called. I was fortunate enough to grow
> up around him. We lost him in 96. Fortunately he lived to recieve an
> overlooked Silver Star in 95.
> This picture is from his training at South Plains Army Airfield, Lubbock
> Texas. Now home of the glider museum. He is second from the left.
>
> [Image]

more on the story from the AFA magazine:

http://www.afa.org/magazine/valor/0396valor.asp

brave men all

redc1c4,
"To absent comrades!"
--
"Enlisted men are stupid, but extremely cunning and sly, and bear
considerable watching."

Army Officer's Guide

Chris Jella wrote:
> Thanks to Ricardo I thought I'd post some of my glider pics. I love the
> group, but never post. My grandfather, Elbert Jella, was a glider pilot in
> the Varsity Mission in March of '45. Only glider pilot to carry a bazooka
> and knocked out a German tank with it in the only all pilot and all officer
> ground operation in military history. Voluteered with other pilots to
> perform ground duties with the 194th Glider Infantry Regiment. The "Battle
> of Burp Gun Corner" is what it was called. I was fortunate enough to grow
> up around him. We lost him in 96. Fortunately he lived to recieve an
> overlooked Silver Star in 95.
> This picture is from his training at South Plains Army Airfield, Lubbock
> Texas. Now home of the glider museum. He is second from the left.
>
>
>
>
Hi Chris,

Absolutely priceless. Thank you for posting your series of pictures - a
fitting tribute to very brave men, regardless of nationality!

Regards,

®i©ardo

--
Moving things in still pictures!

Also for those interested, there is a video released this year that is
EXCELLENT if you you're interested in the American glider program. My
grandfather is on the website and on the video. It is an fantastic overview
of the glider program and its missions.
http://www.inecom.com/products/consumer/silentwings/AboutTheFilm/FilmPhotos.asp