Originally Posted by
MightyGem
Don't know about the Paras, but many gliders were released too early during the Sicily invasion and landed in the sea.
Only the WACO Hadrians; the Airspeed Horsas had a much better gliding angle and could reach land easily.
The Horsas used to assault Pegasus Bridge were able to fly a considerable distance after release and as we all know, landed right next to the bridge.