Lancaster at War

Product Description The "Lanc," as it was affectionately known, became one of the most famous and successful of the World War II night bombers, delivering more than 600,000 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties. At a time when Hitler's army had spread the Nazi creed and empire across occupied Europe, the heavy bomber like the Avro Lancaster was the only means of carrying the offensive back to the Nazi heartland. In Lancaster at War, find out how and why this bomber got its exceptional service record. See its involvement in some of the most controversial bombings and its part in the precision raids against the launch sites of Hitler's "V" weapons. Then hear exclusive interviews with surviving, heroic Lancaster aircrew and find out how they helped defeat the evil regime that threatened to rule the entire world. About the Actor Product Description The airplane, its fearless pilots and a controversial bombing campaign! Exclusive interviews with surviving Lancaster crew Researched archive and feature film material RAFs epic aerial campaign, Bomber Command What its like to fly the Avro Lancaster The Lanc, as it was affectionately known, became one of the most famous and successful of the World War II night bombers, delivering more than 600,000 tons of bombs in 156,000 sorties. At a time when Hitler s army had spread the Nazi creed and empire across occupied Europe, the heavy bomber like the Avro Lancaster was the only means of carrying the offensive back to the Nazi heartland. In Lancaster at War, find out how and why this bomber got its exceptional service record. See its involvement in some of the most controversial bombings and its part in the precision raids against the launch sites of Hitlers V weapons. Then hear exclusive interviews with surviving, heroic Lancaster aircrew and find out how they helped defeat the evil regime that threatened to rule the entire world. The Avro Lancaster has been described as the outstanding bomber of World War II. Although it was primarily a night bomber, it excelled in many other roles including daylight precision bombing, and gained worldwide recognition as the Dam Buster used in the 1943 Operation Chastise raids on Germanys Ruhr Valley dams. Hear the story of the Avro Lancaster, the Royal Air Force Bomber Commands most famous WWII bomber. The Lancaster was used in the controversial bombing campaign of Germany, inc