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Great Bombers of the Second World War (2008)

Genre : War, Documentary

Runtime : 1H 28M

Director : Robert Garofalo

Synopsis

This programme is a visual presentation of the bombers deployed, and their strategic use, by both the Allied and Axis Forces during the Second World War. The programme includes detailed accounts of the Lancaster, Wellington, Blenheim, Liberator, Flying Fortress, Heinkel HE 111, Stuka, Mitchell, Superfortress, Heinkel HE 177 Greif, Marauder, Whitley, Halifax, Hampden, Stirling, Arado Blitz and more.

Actors

Crews

Lyn Beardsall
Lyn Beardsall
Producer
Robert Garofalo
Robert Garofalo
Producer
Robert Garofalo
Robert Garofalo
Director
Robert Garofalo
Robert Garofalo
Writer

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