Seven RAF squadrons were equipped with 42 of the Albemarle Mk Is. They were first received in January 1943 / October 23, 1941.
The first 42 Albemarle Mk Is were converted to transports.
First Glider Tug Squadron
The No 295 Squadron was the first to receive the glider tugs.
The first combat was operation was conducted by the No 296 Squadron and No 297 Squadron during the invasion of Sicily on July 10, 1943.
Four squadrons of Albemarle towed Horsa gliders into Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Six Albemarles flew the pathfinders for the 6th Airborne Division, 22nd Independent Parachute Company.
The Albemarles Towed gliders in the Arnhem operation in September 1944.
Russia used 10 for transport duties.