Movie: Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber

Top 10 Billed 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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    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.

  • Release Date

    2005-01-01

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