The Lancaster at War

47m
DocumentaryHistoryWar
5.3

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.

Cast

Struan Rodger
Narrator
John Anderson
Blenheim Radar Operator
Jim Berry
Pilot
Ron Clark
Pilot
Douglas Hudson
Navigator
Stamper Metcalf
Bomb Aimer
Bob Pierson
Rear Gunner
John Stevens
Wireless Operator
Lawrie Stow
Pilot
Arthur White
Navigator
John Dering Nettleton
Himself

Crew

Stephen Saunders
Director, Producer
Ron Saunders
Writer
David Arshadi
Editor, Assistant Director
Richard P. Hill
Cinematography
David I. Smith
Colorist
Claire Fletcher
Production Coordinator
Martin Morgan
Executive Producer
Tim Deacon
Camera Operator
David Holmes
Sound
Pete Collins
Sound
Neil Clements
Music
Georgina Mew
Production Secretary

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