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Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

JAN 1, 2005 · 76 MIN · DIR. JAMES HYSLOP

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.

Cast

  • Al d'Eon

    Self (Wireless Operator)

  • Harry Fraser-Mitchell

    Self (Aerodynamicist)

  • Bruce Hayward

    Narrator

  • Eric Hockey

    Self

  • Douglas Newham

    Self (Halifax Navigator)

  • Fred Passmore

    Self (Halifax Air Gunner)

  • Jack Pollard

    Self (Halifax Pilot)

  • Jack Snelgrove

    Self (Halifax Pilot)

  • Peter Spoden

    Self (Me110 Pilot)

  • Eddie Turner

    Self (Fitter)

  • Bill Tytula

    Bill Tytula

  • Lloyd Wright

    Self (Halifax Pilot)

Crew

Writer

Bob Linnell

Writer

Phil Surguy

Editor

Mark Driver