Striking by Night - Handley Page Halifax
The Halifax had a good reputation and remained a front line bomber until the end of the war. Although the Mk III was an improvement on earlier types, it did not have the outstanding performance of the Lancaster. As a result, Halifax squadrons suffered high casualty rates. Many RAAF aircrew flew in these aircraft including those in 466 and 462 RAAF Squadrons.
Handley Page H.P.57 Halifax B Mk III
| Wingspan | 31.75 metres |
|---|---|
| Length | 21.36 metres |
| Engines | Four Bristol Hercules XVI radial engines of 1,650 horsepower |
| Armament | Nine .303-inch machine-guns; up to 5,897 kilograms of bombs |
| Crew | Seven |
A Halifax (Mk III) Z5-E bomber aircraft of No. 462 Squadron RAAF, in flight over English farmland.