Movie: The Lancaster at War

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Struan Rodger
Struan Rodger

Narrator

John Anderson
John Anderson

Blenheim Radar Operator

Jim Berry
Jim Berry

Pilot

Ron Clark
Ron Clark

Pilot

Douglas Hudson
Douglas Hudson

Navigator

Stamper Metcalf
Stamper Metcalf

Bomb Aimer

Bob Pierson
Bob Pierson

Rear Gunner

John Stevens
John Stevens

Wireless Operator

Lawrie Stow
Lawrie Stow

Pilot

Arthur White
Arthur White

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    The Lancaster at War

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    The incredible story of the Avro Lancaster, one of the finest bombers of the Second World War, which played a crucial role in the long and savage campaign to defeat Hitler's Third Reich. This documentary features interviews with surviving veterans of Bomber Command, who share frank personal accounts of their part in an aerial battle of attrition which claimed the lives of 55'000 aircrew.

  • Release Date

    2009-07-25

  • Average

    6

  • Rating:

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    English
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