The American glider pilots would try to make their way back to their own lines if possible. The British pilots picked up a rifle and fought alongside their comrades.
They could fly multiple missions but they're weren't many, Sicily, D-day, Arnhem and Operation Varsity. I think I read recently of one who flew gliders on D-day and Arnhem. But the casualty rate was high.
A one way mission by any standard.
Last edited by Steepclimb; 29th Nov 2019 at 10:12.