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WACO CG-4A

The mainstay of the U.S. glider force was the WACO CG-4A. Its fuselage was 48 feet 4 inches long, with a wingspan of 83 feet 8 inches. Empty, it weighed 3,755 pounds, and it had a payload of 3,745 pounds depending on the glider's modifications. Loaded, it carried a crew of two and thirteen fully-equipped airborne infantrymen.

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Winged Commandos™
P. O. Box 98862
Lubbock, Texas 79499-8862
info@wingedcommandos.org
Phone: (806) 793-4448

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Living History Group

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The Winged Commandos™ WWII Living History Group, Inc. was started in 2007 as a living tribute to the Allied glider pilots of the Second World War.

The name Winged Commandos was used in WWII as a general nickname for glider pilots in the U.S. at South Plains Army Air Field, Lubbock, Texas and other U.S. Army Air Forces training facilities.

Trooping the Squadron

Doug Pybus

In Memoriam: Doug Pybus

We offer our deepest condolences to the family of Doug Pybus, 63 of Dimmitt, Texas.

Doug passed away in Lubbock on Sunday, December 27, 2009. Doug, along with his brothers Charles and Jerry Pybus could be seen in uniform at any event where the Amarillo-based US First Infantry Division Living History Group was present.

In the photo above, taken at the 2009 Veterans Day Parade, Amarillo, Texas, Doug is standing back row, third from the left.

Memorial donations can be made to Dimmitt Rotary Club, P. O. Box 572, Dimmitt, Texas 79027.

For more information, please vist the online memorial.

Upcoming Events

January 23 Saturday
DANCE LESSON: East Coast Swing and other WWII-era dances. 7-8 PM, Just Dancing! Professional Dance Studio, Memphis Place Mall, 3801 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 806-368-3734. W.C. Group lessons, $10 per couple. [MAP]

January 30 Saturday
DANCE LESSON: East Coast Swing and other WWII-era dances. 7-8 PM, Just Dancing! Professional Dance Studio, Memphis Place Mall, 3801 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 806-368-3754. W.C. Group lessons, $10 per couple. [MAP]

February 6 Saturday
DANCE LESSON: East Coast Swing and other WWII-era dances. 7-8 PM, Just Dancing! Professional Dance Studio, Memphis Place Mall, 3801 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 806-368-3754. W.C. Group lessons, $10 per couple. [MAP]

February 7 Sunday
MEETING: Second session of Winged Commandos, School of the Soldier, living history classes taught by Officers Crawford and Young. 2-4 PM, Silent Wings Museum conference room, Lubbock, Texas. Topics TBA. New recruits and all members are encouraged to attend.

February 13 Saturday
DANCE LESSON: East Coast Swing and other WWII-era dances. 7-8 PM, Just Dancing! Professional Dance Studio, Memphis Place Mall, 3801 50th Street, Lubbock, Texas, 806-368-3754. W.C. Group lessons, $10 per couple. [MAP]

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Winged Commandos™ | P. O. Box 98862 | Lubbock, Texas 79499-8862
info@wingedcommandos.org | Phone: (806) 793-4448