The Gotha Go 242: Gliding Through Hostile Skies

When it came to the curious aircraft of World War II, gliders like the Gotha Go 242 are on an entirely different level of intrigue. Developed by the Gothaer Waggonfabrik company, the Go 242 was born out of a necessity: to ferry supplies and troops quickly across hostile territories. Recognizing the limitations of the earlier DFS 230 glider, the German Luftwaffe needed something more efficient and versatile.