Halifax in Africa

[stiz]

Hi

I read in a book a pic of a Halifax in desert colours? Did the Halifax ever see service in desert areas?

Stiz

[Hagar]

Interesting Stiz. I found at least one Halifax squadron based in North Africa.

[quote]No 462 Squadron RAAF

Formed on 7 September 1942 at Fayid, it was an amalgamation of detachments from No's 10 and 76 Squadrons operating in the Middle East and was the first Halifax squadron in the area.

[ozzy72]

The Halifax saw service in Egypt against Rommell as a heavy bomber.

[stiz]

Thanks for the info. I'll search harder and see if i can find anything else.

[C]

The Halifax saw service in Egypt against Rommell as a heavy bomber.

You learn something new every day....

Charlie