An interesting second image of: http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-air-force/Bundesarchiv_Bild_101I-014A-0656-05A__Englische_Kanalinseln__Betanken_eines_Flugzeuges.html
Wonder if the civilian is the owner operator, DWP.

Second image to Me109 on British soil.

Two Luftwaffe’s transport glider DFS 230s towed by Ju 87Rs for a mission somewhere in Italy, Summer 1943. This photo is very interesting because the sky train in background show the reciprocal correct position of the glider and the towing plane: glider slightly above the towing plane (maximum 1,5 or 2 meters) for avoid the entry in the plane’s wake while the asset is slightly nose down (a nose up asset with crossing of the height respect the towing plane is very, very, very dangerous). Height and asset are respected by the glider pilot with visual control and with continuous action over the trim tab for “lighten” the flight controls. Note also the asset slightly nose up of Ju 87 towing plane notably under stress. In turn the towing’s pilot must respect a constant speed according the glider’s flight manual, avoid sharp manoeuvers and change of asset while the turn must steady avoiding sudden steps. The towing is a tricky phase of the glider’s flight requiring many attention by the pilots (glider pilot and towing pilot) and, if possible, a well crew-coordination. (today, the radio is a great aid). Obviously, the weather conditions (as strong wind abeam, severe turbulence like this of a wave flight) making many difficult. In any event, in the case of hard difficult, the rule is one: release! (Bundesarchiv Bild 1011-567-1123-35A Foto: Stocker) Victor Sierra

Under towing

German transport gliders DFS 230s taking-off towed by Dornier Do 17s, location unknown, perhaps Germany. The reciprocal position glider/towing plane of the sky train on the right of the photo on take-off is correct. The glider “detach” prior of the plane maintaining the alignment with-it forestalling the “cable effect” with the pedals (rudder) and eventually with the stick for the ailerons (the gliders has an adverse yaw very formidable). After few seconds also the plane “detach” with, for few seconds, a highest-position respect to glider, as showed by the photo (the towing under-wake isn’t dangerous). Afterwards the glider’s pilot acting the stick (elevator) bring the aircraft on an slightly highest-altitude, always maintaining the alignment with the towing plane. All in few seconds and an altitude maximum 15-20 meters from the ground. The DFS 230 on the left of the picture has already reached the towing’s altitude, but his position is incorrect: in effect isn’t properly aligned with the towing plane and his pilot, to “coming back”, will must acting vigorously the rudder with the left pedal maintaining the wing leveled with the ailerons (stick). Victor Sierra