Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber (2005)
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.
Director: James Hyslop
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: January 1, 2005
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)
Screenplay
Music: John Kanakis
Editing: Mark Driver
Production: Janson Media
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
bomber, nova scotia, canada, weapons history, halifax, military history
More Films by Director: James Hyslop
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber about?
- 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.
- Who directed Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber?
- Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber was directed by James Hyslop.
- Who stars in Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber?
- Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber stars Al d'Eon, Harry Fraser-Mitchell, Bruce Hayward, Eric Hockey, Douglas Newham, Fred Passmore.
- How long is Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber?
- Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber?
- Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber is a Documentary film.
- Where was Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber produced?
- Halifax At War: Story of a Bomber was produced in Canada.