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Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

2005 76 min ★ 8.0 Documentary

The Handley Page Halifax four-engined heavy bomber was the unsung hero of Bomber Command during the Second World War. It flew over 39,000 sorties over enemy territory, towed gliders, dropped agents, carried cargo, and pioneered electronic warfare. In all 6,178 were built. Today only three remain.

Director: James Hyslop Writer: Bob Linnell Writer: Phil Surguy

Cast

Al d'Eon Al d'Eon Self (Wireless Operator)
Harry Fraser-Mitchell Harry Fraser-Mitchell Self (Aerodynamicist)
Bruce Hayward Bruce Hayward Narrator
Eric Hockey Eric Hockey Self
Douglas Newham Douglas Newham Self (Halifax Navigator)
Fred Passmore Fred Passmore Self (Halifax Air Gunner)
Jack Pollard Jack Pollard Self (Halifax Pilot)
Jack Snelgrove Jack Snelgrove Self (Halifax Pilot)
Peter Spoden Peter Spoden Self (Me110 Pilot)
Eddie Turner Eddie Turner Self (Fitter)
Bill Tytula Bill Tytula Bill Tytula
Lloyd Wright Lloyd Wright Self (Halifax Pilot)