The Lancaster at War

The Lancaster at War

47 mins | Documentary, War, History | July 25, 2009

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.

The Lancaster at War

47 mins | Documentary, War, History | July 25, 2009

The Lancaster at War
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers ASA Productions
Original title The Lancaster at War
Directors David Arshadi, Stephen Saunders
Writers Ron Saunders

Cast

Struan Rodger

as Narrator

John Anderson

as Blenheim Radar Operator

Jim Berry

as Pilot

Ron Clark

as Pilot

Douglas Hudson

as Navigator

Stamper Metcalf

as Bomb Aimer

Bob Pierson

as Rear Gunner

John Stevens

as Wireless Operator

Lawrie Stow

as Pilot

Arthur White

as Navigator