'Bloody Paralyser - The Giant Handley Page Bomber of the First World War by Rob Langham'
02 Mar

Bloody Paralyser - the giant Handley Page Bombers of the First World War

This talk tells the story of the largest British bombers of the First World War and the men who flew them. Introduced in 1915, this twin-engine monster with a 100-foot wingspan, was designed to be a Bloody Paralyser to the Germans. Operating mainly at night, the Handley Page bombers attacked Germany and German-occupied towns and cities, with the aim of disrupting the enemy's industry and transport and targeting U-boats that were causing heavy losses to merchant shipping. This talk draws from personal accounts of the men who flew in these aircraft to give an idea of what they were like in training and in action.

Victoria Institute, 2-4 Brookhouse Road, Caton, Lancaster LA2 9QT
07922539256
02 Mar 2020 19:30