Secret planning, treacherous training and the clouds of gliders launched against the Nazis

Gippsland-born Frank Bladin became Air Vice-Marshall of the RAAF. Eighty years ago, he played a crucial role in the D-Day airborne landings on Normandy, France. Gippsland-born Frank Bladin became Air Vice-Marshall of the RAAF. Eighty years ago, he played a crucial role in the D-Day airborne landings on Normandy, France. National Sydney Morning Herald – Latest News