The
Waco CG-4A was the most widely used American troop/cargo
military glider of
World War II. It was designated the
CG-4A by the
United States Army Air Forces, and named
Hadrian (after the
Roman emperor) in British military service.
Designed by the
Waco Aircraft Company, flight testing began in May 1942, and eventually more than 13,900 CG-4As were delivered.
(From Wikipedia.)