Handley Page Halifax
Author | : Jonathan Falconer |
Publisher | : Haynes Publishing UK |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2016-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 178521067X |
ISBN-13 | : 9781785210679 |
Rating | : 4/5 (679 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handley Page Halifax written by Jonathan Falconer and published by Haynes Publishing UK. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Halifax became the second of the new generation of four-engine heavy bombers to enter service with RAF Bomber Command in the Second World War. It flew its first offensive operation in March 1941 and by 1944 it had become the exclusive equipment for Bomber Command's 4 Group and 6 (Canadian) Group, as well as being used in smaller numbers by 100 (Bomber Support) Group. The Halifax flew on virtually all the main raids of the night offensive between 1942 and 1945 and the last occasion when Bomber Command Halifaxes operated in strength against the enemy was on 25 April 1945.