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.

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