The first operational Hotspur arrived at the Central Landing Establishment between February and April 1941, with 15 being delivered by 22 August [REF].
Due to the limitations inherent in the Hotspur design, the decision was made to continue with the development of several other types of gliders, including a 15-seater which would become the Airspeed Horsa and a tank-carrying glider, which would become the General Aircraft Hamilcar [REF].