Thesaurus Term/Concept: HALIFAX

Identifier 111416
Class AIRCRAFT TYPE
Status Preferred
Index? Yes
Scope Note Four-engine, seven-crew heavy bomber. Entered service with RAF Bomber Command in 1940, becoming one of the twin sources of bomber strength along with the Lancaster. Also used for transport and glider tug duties.

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Context Record
Monument Type MLI97805 Handley Page Halifax Crash Site, Toft Newton (Monument)