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Handley-Page Halifax

The Halifax is a bomber built by Handley Page. It first flew on 25 October 1939 and entered service in November 1940, and was retired in 1961. 6,178 were built.

Handley Page Halifax
Pictured: Handley Page Halifax · Canadian Forces Expired crown copyright. All images made by canadian forces more than 50 years ago. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
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About the Handley Page Halifax

Type of aircraft
bomber
First flight
25 October 1939
Entered service
November 1940
Retired
1961
Total built
6,178
Wingspan
31.75 m
Length
21.82 m
Height
6.32 m

Where you can see one

1 example is on public display.

CollectionIdentityStatus
Yorkshire Air Museum—static display