HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX....................... At the peak of its - TopicsExpress



          

HANDLEY PAGE HALIFAX....................... At the peak of its service with Bomber Command some thirty-four squadrons operated the aircraft in Europe and four more in the Middle East. The Halifax was also operated by nine squadrons of the RAFs Coastal Command for anti-submarine, meteorological, and shipping patrols. RAF Transport Command used the aircraft as casualty, freight, and personnel transports. As well, two special duty squadrons which had the task of dropping special agents and supplies into enemy territory flew Halifaxes. Another vital use of the Halifax was made by the Airborne Forces. The Hali was the only aircraft capable of towing the large Hamilcar glider and Halis towed these and other glider types at the invasion of Sicily and Normandy as well as at Arnhem and the final crossing of the Rhine. A total of 6176 Halilfaxes were built and a few remained in service with the Royal Air Force until 1947.
Posted on: Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:23:27 +0000

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