A U.S. Army Air Forces cargo glider sits on the ramp of a forward Pacific airfield, a jeep positioned at its nose ready for towing. Gliders such as this Waco CG-4A were used to deliver troops, supplies, and equipment without relying on powered flight, supplementing the airlift and combat operations of units like the 345th Bomber Group during the final campaigns of the Pacific War. Project: 218236