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Handley Page Halifax

The Handley Page Halifax is a British Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester.

At a Glance
Manufacturer
Handley Page
First flight
1939
Era
WWII
Tags
WWII, Bomber, UK, Piston

Why It Mattered

The Handley Page Halifax is a British Royal Air Force (RAF) four-engined heavy bomber of the Second World War. It was developed by Handley Page to the same specification as the contemporary twin-engine Avro Manchester.

Design Notes

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Operational History

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Afterlife

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