Handley Page Halifax W1048 - recovered from Lake Hoklingen in Norway in 1973 after her first mission ended in a forced landing on the ice in 1942 - at The Royal Air Force Museum London #ww2 #warbirds #halifax #bomber | Daniel J Wheatcroft

1.3M views · 14K reactions | Another view of Handley Page Halifax W1048, raised and recovered in 1973 after an incredible forced landing on a frozen lake that saved the lives of her crew - at The Royal Air Force Museum London #ww2 #wwii #warbirds #handleypage #halifax | Daniel J Wheatcroft | Facebook

Fact Slap 👋 Today in 1939, the Handley Page Halifax heavy bomber from takes off from RAF Bicester on its first flight. Approved and accepted for RAF service, the order books get filled and the first bombers come on line in November 1940. The Halifax will remain in service throughout the war with the last front line examples retiring in 1961 from the Pakistani Air Force. Video: Halifax Bomber in flight in 1940, Animated by AI, original image in comments. | Fact Slap

An insightful look into the remarkable story of Handley Page Halifax W1048. “Today, she stands at the RAF Museum, Hendon, unrestored, as a poignant tribute to the crews of Bomber Command. A haunting reminder of the courage, skill, and sacrifice of those who flew, and those who never came home” 📹 Ig/ That.Spitfire.Bird #Airfix #AVGeek #AVDaily #AVLovers #Aviation #HandleyPageHalifax | Airfix