Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber
2005
Documentary
Overview
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)
Directors
James Hyslop
