Airdropping Pack Mules

[redcoat2]

PanzerBob … I’ll have to borrow your movie from somewhere. It looks like a classic.



Some of the Chindit mules didn’t take too kindly to being shoved into gliders. One nearly brought a glider down when it went nuts and kicked a hole in its side.

[troopie]

I have discovered that 1: You can load pack mules on a paraplane if you have enough capacity, and 2: It is not a good idea to airdrop mules. Half of them were casualties, call it mules breaking their legs, and the other half routed permanently.

Thanks to everyone who replied.

troopie

[redcoat2]

Contrary to what I wrote earlier I've found an example of a paradropped mule. According to the 'Day of Battle' by Rick Atkinson the Allies dropped an experimental 'para-mule' before their airborne assault upon Sicily. It broke three legs; after putting the unfortunate creature out of its misery, paratroopers used the carcass for bayonet practice.

[PanzerBob]

Gee don't break a leg in that Para Regt!!!

Bob out