Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber
Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

8.0(1 votes)
2005
1h 16m
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.

Production

Janson Media

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)

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