The Project

Halifax 57 Rescue (Canada) is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Handley Page Halifax bomber and honoring its crucial role in World War II. Our mission is to secure financial support through corporate and public sponsorship to locate and recover RCAF and RAF Halifax LW170, known as the “holy grail of aircraft,” which lies intact in deep waters northwest of Donegal, Ireland.

In addition to this monumental task, we are committed to locating, retrieving, and rebuilding all Halifax bomber parts and artifacts worldwide. Our efforts are in partnership with the Bomber Command Museum of Canada, reflecting our shared mission to save and preserve these historic aircraft.

Our dedication to saving Halifax bombers is a tribute to the RCAF and RAF bomber crews who flew, fought, and sacrificed for freedom and peace.

Consider these compelling facts:

• Over 60% of the 10,659 RCAF Canadian airmen killed in action in bombers were flying the Halifax.
• 28,000 of the 40,000 bomber combat flights by Canadian RCAF squadrons in the British RAF Bomber Command were flown in the Halifax.
• Over 60% of the 1,592 RAF British airmen killed in action while flying with Canadian RCAF bomber squadrons were flying the Halifax.
• Over 60% of the 840 “RCAF Americans” killed in action, who volunteered to fly for Canada, were flying the Halifax.

These numbers underscore the significance of the Halifax bomber and the young warriors, whose average age was 21, who flew them. The Halifax symbolizes the honorable efforts and sacrifices of our bomber crews, binding the histories of Canada, the USA, and the UK.

Join us in our journey to honor and preserve the heritage of the Halifax bomber as a tribute to the brave bomber boys of Canada, the USA, and the UK. Together, we can ensure that their legacy and the freedoms they fought for are remembered and cherished.