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.

Director: Stephen Saunders

Cast

Struan Rodger

Narrator

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John Anderson

Blenheim Radar Operator

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Jim Berry

Pilot

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Ron Clark

Pilot

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Douglas Hudson

Navigator

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Stamper Metcalf

Bomb Aimer

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Bob Pierson

Rear Gunner

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John Stevens

Wireless Operator