I don't think the C-47s dropped troops and towed a glider at the same time. The C-47 was rated for a 5000# payload (7000# emergency payload). 28 jumpers at 200# X 28 is a bit over 5000#. From what I've read the gliders were used for vehicles and small field guns that couldn't be dropped back then.

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