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before. Russell's bed was then moved to the window to act as an anchor. A French maid at the St. Omer hospital attempted to get in touch with British agents to enable Bader to escape to Britain. She later brought a letter from a peasant couple (a Mr. and Mrs. Hiecques), who promised to shelter him outside St. Omer until he could be passed further down the line. Until then, their son would wait outside the hospital every night until there was a chance of escape. Eventually, he escaped out of a window. The plan worked initially. Bader completed the long walk to the safe house despite wearing a British uniform. Unfortunately for him, the plan was betrayed by another woman at the hospital. He hid in the garden when a German staff car arrived at the house, but was found later. Bader denied that the couple had known he was there. They, along with the French woman at the hospital, were sent for forced labour in Germany. The couple survived. After the war, French authorities sentenced the woman informer to 20 years in prison.

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and barely avoided colliding with one of them. He levelled out at 24,000 feet (7,300 metres) to find that he was now alone, separated from his section, and was considering whether to return home when he spotted three pairs of Bf 109s a couple of miles in front of him. He dropped down below them and closed up before destroying one of them with a short burst of fire from close range. Bader was just opening fire on a second Bf 109, which trailed white smoke and dropped down, when he noticed the two on his left turning towards him. At this point he decided it would be better to return home; however, making the mistake of banking away from them, Bader believed he had a mid-air collision with the second of the two Bf 109s on his right that were continuing straight ahead.

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In a letter to Bader on 28 May 1945, Casson explained the action. While this source made it into the public domain, it was severely edited. The nature of the letter, that it was from Casson to Bader, was removed. Crucially, an entire paragraph, which mentioned specifically the tail coming off "a Bf 109" and the pilot struggling to get out of the cockpit, was completely omitted from the original source, still in the Casson family's possession. Saunders stated that this was not absolute proof, and that it would be helpful to find the "Bader Spitfire".

1604:. Unluckily, a Luftwaffe officer of JG 26 was in the area. Keen to meet the Tangmere wing leader, he dropped by to see Bader, but when he knocked on his door, there was no answer. Soon the alarm was raised, and a few days later, Bader was recaptured. During the escape attempt, the Germans produced a poster of Bader and Palmer asking for information. It described Bader's disability and said he "walks well with stick". Twenty years later, Bader was sent a copy of it by a Belgian civilian prisoner, who had worked in a 1810:, on first meeting Bader, recalled the force of his personality. Tunstall stated about Bader, "On first meeting Douglas Bader, one was forcibly struck by the power of his personality. Woe betide any young cock who thought he might share the roost." To Tunstall, Bader was not a normal specimen and it slightly unsettled him that people indignantly questioned his overbearing personality and then applied normal standards on to a man who had lost both his legs and yet came back to fly in the cockpit of wartime aircraft. 2039: 1340:"D-B" on an offensive patrol over the French coast, looking for Messerschmitt Bf 109s from Abbeville or Wissant without his trusted wingman Alan Smith. Smith, who was described by fellow pilot Johnnie Johnson as "leechlike" and the "perfect number two", was unable to fly on that day due to a head cold, so was in London being fitted for a new uniform ready for his officer commission. It is possible that this may have been a contributing factor as to how events unfolded. 1550: 1239:(medium bomber escort) over north-western Europe throughout the summer campaign. These were missions combining bombers and fighters designed to lure out and tie down German Luftwaffe fighter units that might otherwise serve on the Russian front. One of the wing leader's "perks" was permission to have his initials marked on his aircraft as personal identification, thus "D-B" was painted on the side of Bader's Spitfire. These letters gave rise to his radio 578:. He continued to excel at sports, and added hockey and boxing to his repertoire. Motorcycling was tolerated at Cranwell, though cadets usually took part in banned activities such as speeding, pillion racing as well as buying and racing motorcars. Bader was involved in these activities and was close to expulsion after being caught out too often, in addition to coming in 19th out of 21 in his class examinations; however, his commanding officer (CO), 6630: 1312:. On 12 July, Bader found further success, shooting down one Bf 109 and damaging three others between Bethune and St Omer. Bader was again gazetted on 15 July. On 23 July, Bader claimed another Bf 109 damaged and possibly destroyed, even though the action resulted in two Bf 109s destroyed. The other was shot down by Squadron Leader Burton. Bader did not see his Bf 109 crash, so he claimed it as a damaged only, despite the fact pilots of 1460:, possibly near Desprez sawmill. A French witness, Jacques Taffin, saw the Spitfire disintegrating as it came down. He thought it had been hit by anti-aircraft fire, but none was active in the area. There were also no Spitfire remains in the area. The lack of any remains was not surprising, owing to the Spitfire breaking up on its descent. Historians have also been misled as to the whereabouts of the Spitfire because of a mistake in the book 1066:. On 30 August 1940, No. 242 Squadron was moved to Duxford again and found itself in the thick of the fighting. On this date, the squadron claimed 10 enemy aircraft, Bader scoring two victories against Bf 110s. Other squadrons were involved, and it was impossible to verify which RAF units were responsible for the damage on the enemy. On 7 September, two more Bf 110s were shot down, but in the same engagement Bader was badly hit by a 1092:, Bader damaged a Do 17 and a Ju 88, while destroying another Do 17 in the afternoon. Bader flew several missions that day, which involved heavy air combat. The original combat report states that he destroyed one enemy aircraft, claimed no probable, but did claim several damaged. The Dornier's gunner attempted to bale out, but his parachute was caught on the tail wheel and he died when the aircraft crashed into the 673: 654:, Bader became a daredevil while training there, often flying illegal and dangerous stunts. While very fast for its time, the Bulldog had directional stability problems at low speeds, which made such stunts exceptionally dangerous. Strict orders were issued forbidding unauthorised aerobatics below 2,000 feet (610 m). Bader took this as an unnecessary safety rule rather than an order to be obeyed. 1262:. Bader flew a Mk VA equipped with eight .303 machine guns, as he insisted that these guns were more effective against fighter opposition. His tactics required a close-in approach in which he felt the lower calibre weapons had a more devastating effect. At the time, RAF trials with wing-mounted cannons had also revealed a number of shortcomings that precluded a widespread acceptance of the armament. 33: 1576:'s split-photo technique, Bader sneaked out a letter. He described conditions in the camp as 'bloody', the German rations as poor, and requested that future Red Cross parcels include concentrates of vitamins A, B, C, and D. Bader predicted that the German casualty rate on the Eastern front would "settle Germany in six months", and ended the letter with "Keep bombing these bastards to Hell.". 6675: 1473: 554:. Although he enjoyed the visit and took an interest in aviation, he showed no signs of becoming a keen pilot. Still very sports minded, an interest which dominated Bader's formative years, he took less of an interest in his studies. However, Bader received guidance from Warden Kendall and, with Kendall's encouragement, he excelled at his studies and was later accepted as a cadet at 6606: 6658: 1724:. He despised how the three main political parties used war veterans for their own political ends. Instead, he resolved to join Shell. His decision was not motivated by money, but a willingness to repay a debt. Shell had been ready to take him on, aged 23, after his accident. Other companies had offered him more money, but he chose to join Shell on principle. 1701:, an organisation steeped in Fighter Command and Battle of Britain history. 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prosthetic leg was trapped. Part way out of the cockpit and still attached to his aircraft, Bader fell for some time before he released his parachute, at which point the leg's retaining strap snapped under the strain and he was pulled free. A Bf 109 flew by some 50 yards away as he neared the ground at around 4,000 feet (1,200 metres).

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discovered that his artificial legs had been buckled from having been forced beneath the rudder pedals during the crash. He realised that if he had not lost his legs previously, he would have definitely lost them this time. Bader was subsequently promoted from flying officer to flight lieutenant, and appointed as a flight commander of

752:, which he piloted competently. A subsequent medical examination proved him fit for active service, but in April 1933 he was notified that the RAF had decided to reverse the decision on the grounds that this situation was not covered by King's Regulations. In May, Bader was invalided out of the RAF, took an office job with the 2058:, was published in 1954. Some 172,000 copies were sold in the first few months alone. The initial print run of 300,000 quickly sold out, as the biography became the biggest-selling hardback in postwar Britain. Brickhill had originally offered Bader fifty per cent of all proceeds, sealing the arrangement with a handshake. 6618: 1790:, who played Bader. Bader recognised that the producers had deleted all those habits he displayed when on operations, particularly his prolific use of bad language. Bader once said, " still think the dashing chap Kenneth More was". Bader's more controversial traits were touched upon by Brickhill in the book 1407:, which first aired on 28 August 2006. Saunders' research now suggests that Bader may have been a victim of friendly fire, shot down by one of his fellow RAF pilots after becoming detached from his own squadron. RAF combat records indicate Bader may have been shot down by Flight Lieutenant "Buck" Casson of 1414:

Casson also mentioned that for a while he watched as the pilot struggled to bale out. Bader was flying at the rear of the German fighter formation, alone, and his squadron were the opposite side of the Germans. "Buck" had only a few seconds in which he saw Bader and mistook his Spitfire for a Bf 109.

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Just after Bader's section of four aircraft crossed the coast, 12 Bf 109s were spotted flying in formation approximately 2,000 to 3,000 feet (600 to 900 metres) below them and travelling in the same direction. Bader dived on them too fast and too steeply to be able to aim and fire his guns,

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Between February and May 1940 Bader practised formation flying and air tactics, as well as undertaking patrols over convoys out at sea. Bader found opposition to his ideas about aerial combat. He favoured using the sun and altitude to ambush the enemy, but the RAF did not share his opinions. Official

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Unfortunately for Bader, the fighter aircraft's roles had now expanded significantly and he spent most of his time instructing on ground attack and co-operation with ground forces. Also, Bader did not get on with the newer generation of squadron leaders who considered him to be "out of date". In the

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On 11 July, Bader scored his first victory with his new squadron. The cloud base was down to just 600 ft while drizzle and mist covered most of the sky, and forward visibility was down to just 2,000 yards. Bader was alone on patrol, and was soon directed toward an enemy aircraft flying north up

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Albert Schlager of JG 26, who was reported missing during Bader's last combat on 9 August 1941. A brief glimpse of hope was discovered later, when a Spitfire wreck was found. Inside was a flying helmet with the letters "DB" written on the top. It was later identified as a Spitfire IX, owing to

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to his DSO. Later that day he claimed one Bf 109 destroyed and another damaged. On 4 July, Bader fired on a Bf 109E which slowed down so much that he nearly collided with it. Squadron Leader Burton saw the entire combat and noted the Bf 109 "fell away in a sloppy fashion", "as though

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complained about the elusiveness of Fighter Command and Park's brilliance was that by refusing to concentrate his force he preserved it throughout the battle. This does not mean, as Bader pointed out at the time, that two or three Balbos from 10 and 12 Groups, gaining height beyond the range of the

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Douglas was all for the Big Wings to counter the German formation. I think there was room for both tactics—the Big Wings and the small squadrons. It might well have been fatal had Park always tried to get his squadrons into "Balbos", for not only would they have taken longer to get to their height,

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His mother refused to allow Bader to attend Cambridge in December 1927, claiming she could not afford the fees. A master at St. Edwards, a Mr Dingwall, helped pay these fees in part. Due to his new connection with Cyril Burge, Bader learned of the six annual prize cadetships offered by RAF Cranwell

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Billy Burton, brought the other pilots and mood in his wing to a near-mutinous state. Trafford Leigh-Mallory, Bader's immediate superior as OC No. 11 Group, Fighter Command, relented and allowed Bader to continue frequent missions over France even though his score of 20 and the accompanying strain

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and fought hard to regain his former abilities after he was given a new pair of artificial legs. In time, his agonising and determined efforts paid off, and he was able to drive a specially modified car, play golf, and even dance. During his convalescence there, he met and fell in love with Thelma

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After his promotion to Wing-Commander, Bader was no longer a member of a particular squadron, and was allowed to have his initials (D.B.) painted on the fuselage sides of his aircraft, in the place of the normal two letter squadron code. This quickly became 'Dogsbody', which his controller W/Cdr.

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after a two-day fight with the defending Germans. Lee Carson, an American journalist accompanying the army, went out of her way to find Bader and gain a personal account of the conditions within the castle. Many other officers, taken with Carson's beauty, attempted to deceive her by claiming they

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While it is not known whether Mallory and Bader were aware that the claims of the RAF and Big Wings were exaggerated, they certainly tried to use them as a potent tool with which to remove Park and Dowding from command and pursue the Big Wing tactic. After the war, Bader insisted that both he and

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from coarse to fine, resulting in the aircraft careering down the runway at 80 mph before crashing. Despite a head wound, Bader got into another Spitfire for a second attempt. On the way to his room after the flight, he thought he had injured himself as he found it difficult to walk. He soon

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to the face or the frozen foot. On 10 April 1942, Hager abused Bader. He whacked his wooden foot with a rifle butt. Bader laughed it off and insulted his efforts. Bader and Hager were both sent to the cooler as punishment. On 17 April 1942, Bader scolded Hager; he had failed to salute Bader, his

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This officer had displayed, gallantry and leadership of the highest order. During three recent engagements he has led his squadron with such skill and ability that thirty-three enemy aircraft have been destroyed. In the course of these engagements Squadron Leader Bader had added to his previous

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airfield has honoured Bader by using his name for one of the school's houses. The tie stripe representing Bader is blue. The other houses are red and yellow. Those houses are named after McGuire and Lindh, two US Air Force pilots who sacrificed themselves when their planes crashed in a nearby

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Bader escaped from the hospital where he was recovering by tying together sheets. Initially the "rope" did not reach the ground; with the help of another patient, he slid the sheet from under the comatose New Zealand pilot, Bill Russell of No. 485 Squadron, who had had his arm amputated the day

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On 14 October 1939, the Central Flying School requested Bader report for flight tests on 18 October. He did not wait; driving down the next morning, Bader undertook refresher courses. Despite reluctance on the part of the establishment to allow him to apply for an A.1.B. (full flying category

1794:. "He is a somewhat 'difficult' person", Brickhill told (Sir) Billy Collins, head of his publishing house William Collins and Sons, after spending over a year talking to him. Nevertheless, Bader was received as a legendary figure by the wider public, who closely identified him as a leader of 1347:

Bader's fuselage, tail and fin were gone from behind him, and he lost height rapidly at what he estimated to be 400 mph (640 km/h) in a slow spin. He jettisoned the cockpit canopy, released his harness pin, and the air rushing past the open cockpit started to suck him out, but his

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and his pilots invited him on to their airfield and they received him as a friend. Bader was cordially invited to sit in the cockpit of Galland's personal Bf 109. Bader asked Galland if it was possible to test the 109 by "a flight around the airfield". Galland refused him—with laughter!

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The fearless pilot has recently added a further four enemy aircraft to his previous successes; in addition he has probably destroyed another four and damaged five hostile aircraft. By his fine leadership and high courage Wing Commander Bader has inspired the wing on every occasion.

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Wolfgang Kosse of 5./JG 26 and Meyer, of 6./JG 26 were the only German pilots to claim a victory that day. Furthermore, Meyer mentioned that he had followed the downed Spitfire and watched the pilot bale out, something which seems to match this passage in Bader's memoirs:

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in London's Kingsway. Bader was disappointed to learn that it was only "ground jobs" that were being offered. It appeared that he would be refused a flying position but Air Vice-Marshal Halahan, commandant of RAF Cranwell in Bader's days there, personally endorsed him and asked the

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Geoffrey Stephenson, a close friend from his Cranwell days, was the commanding officer, and it was here that Bader got his first glimpse of a Spitfire. It was thought that Bader's success as a fighter pilot was partly because of his having no legs; pilots pulling high

2244:"RAFAC Bader" is the organisations main management system, used by both Staff and Cadets. Initially named "Project Bader", it was officially used in cadet service in January 2020, with its sister "Bader Learn" replacing the previously used "Ultilearn" for cadets. 2315:

This officer has led his wing on a series of consistently successful sorties over enemy territory during the past three months. His high qualities of leadership and courage have been an inspiration to all. Wing Commander Bader has destroyed 15 hostile aircraft.

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in front of him, flying in the same direction and at approximately the same speed. He believed that the German must have been a novice, taking no evasive action even though it took more than one burst of gunfire to shoot him down. Bader was also credited with a

485:, Bader shot a noted local lady through a bathroom window, as she was about to enter a bath. Later, an argument with Derick about the suffering inflicted by a pellet saw him being shot in the shoulder at point-blank range. Bader was then sent as a boarder to 2085:, Bader came to regret the limiting new deal he had wrung from Brickhill. He was so bitter, he refused to attend the premiere, and only saw the film eleven years later, on television. He never spoke to Brickhill again, and never answered his letters. The 1627:(anti-German); because of this the Gestapo denied him medical repatriation. The list raised suspicion that the likes of Bader and many others would be the first in the castle, to be tortured, or executed, if Hitler or the Gestapo made a justification. 2111:

The Douglas Bader Foundation was formed in honour of Bader in 1982 by family and friends—many also former RAF pilots who had flown with Bader during the Second World War. One of Bader's artificial legs is kept by the RAF Museum at their warehouse in

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Leigh-Mallory wanted the Big Wing tactic enacted in 12 Group only. They both believed, according to Bader, that it was impractical to use it in 11 Group, as the command was located too close to the enemy and would not have enough time to assemble.

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for the last time, the aircraft having been gifted to him on his retirement from Shell. He had recorded 5,744 hours and 25 minutes flying time. Bader's friend Adolf Galland followed Bader into retirement soon afterwards for the same reasons.

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in 1967. Aware that her survival was unlikely, the two spent as much time with each other as possible. Thelma was a smoker, and although she stopped smoking, it did not save her. After a long illness, Thelma died on 24 January 1971, aged 64.

661:), Bader took off to perform aerobatics and show off his skill. It was against regulations, and seven out of 23 accidents caused by ignoring regulations had proven fatal. The CO of No. 25 Squadron remarked that he would order Bader to face a 1875:

In the late 1960s, Bader was interviewed on television, where his comments provoked controversy. During the interview, he expressed a desire to be Prime Minister, and listed some controversial proposals should the opportunity ever arise:

1132:, the overall commander. Bader vociferously campaigned for an aggressive policy of assembling large formations of defensive fighters north of London ready to inflict maximum damage on the massed German bomber formations as they flew over 855:

in combat turns often blacked out as the flow of blood from the brain drained to the lower parts of the body, especially the legs. As Bader had no legs he could remain conscious longer, and thus had an advantage over opponents with legs.

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to storm a barrack, and 'bastard search'. He also delayed Appells in the freezing cold. Lieutenant Hager was under the command of Major Rademacher. A common way for Hager and his cohorts to punish lags on searches or a long Appell was a

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On 9 July, Bader claimed one probable and one damaged, both trailing coolant or oil. On 10 July Bader claimed a Bf 109 (and one damaged) over Bethune. Later, Bader destroyed a Bf 109E which blew up south of, or actually over,

481:. Bader's mild-mannered stepfather did not become the father figure he needed. His mother showed little interest in Bader and sent him to his grandparents on occasion. Without guidance, Bader became unruly. During one incident with an 691:, hoping to win a second consecutive title. Two pilots had been killed attempting aerobatics. The pilots were warned not to practise these manoeuvres under 2,000 feet (610 m) and to keep above 500 feet (150 m) at all times. 1356:

Although Bader believed for years that he had collided in midair with a Bf 109, two other possibilities have later been put forward; that he was shot down by a German Bf 109, or alternatively that he may have been a victim of

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As sales soared, Bader became concerned that, after tax, he would make very little, and he insisted on a new deal, in writing. So, Brickhill agreed to make him a one-off payment from his company Brickhill Publications Limited of

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status), his persistent efforts paid off. Bader regained a medical categorisation for operational flying at the end of November 1939 and was posted to the Central Flying School for a refresher course on modern types of aircraft.

1284:. His victory was witnessed by two other pilots who saw a Bf 109 crash and the German pilot bale out. On 25 June 1941 Bader shot down two more Bf 109Fs. The first was shot down between 11:58 and 13:35 off the coast of 1727:

There was another incentive. Joining Shell would allow him to continue flying. He would travel as an executive, and it meant he could fly a light aircraft. He spent most of his time abroad flying around in a company-owned

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Certainly Bader, had he been present, would have instantly recognised the stranger in the dark raincoat. Stomping over to his side, he would have banged him on the back and bellowed: "Bloody good show, glad you could

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orders/doctrine dictated that pilots should fly line-astern and attack singly. Despite this being at odds with his preferred tactics, Bader obeyed orders, and his skill saw him rapidly promoted to section leader.

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Against a background of increasing tensions in Europe in 1937–39, Bader repeatedly requested that the Air Ministry accept him back into the RAF and he was finally invited to a selection board meeting at

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while his father, accompanied by Bader's mother and older brother Frederick (named after his father but called 'Derick' to distinguish the two), returned to his work in India after the birth of his son.

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and often enjoyed physical battles with bigger and older opponents. The then Warden (or Headmaster), Henry E. Kendall, tolerated Bader's aggressive and competitive nature. At one point, he made him a

1077:. On 9 September, Bader claimed another Dornier. During the same mission, he attacked a He 111 only to discover he was out of ammunition. Enraged, he thought about ramming it and slicing off the 1901:, as a guest of Adolf Galland, he walked into a room full of ex-Luftwaffe pilots and said, "My God, I had no idea we left so many of you bastards alive". He also used the phrase to describe the 1849:. Some of the more recent African countries to join the Commonwealth had been critical of the decision to intervene in Egypt; he replied that they could "bloody well climb back up their trees". 961:, which was attacking Allied shipping, involved a near collision while he was firing at the aircraft's rear gunner during a high-speed pass. Shortly after Bader joined 222 Squadron, it moved to 1388:

of JG 26, went through every report, even those of German pilots killed in the action, to determine Bader's victor. Each case was dismissed. Kosse's claim only matches the victory against

2353: 1681:. Bader was given the post of the Fighter Leader's School commanding officer. He received a promotion to war substantive wing commander on 1 December and soon after was promoted to temporary 1382:

in 1981 during the Schofields Air Show. None of the German pilots who made a claim for an aerial victory that day could match their report with the demise of Bader's Spitfire. Adolf Galland,

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evident on his features obliged Leigh-Mallory to consider his withdrawal from operations. Ultimately, Leigh-Mallory did not want to upset his star pilot, and did not invoke any restrictions.

6755: 687:"pairs" event in 1929 and 1930. In 1931 Bader, teamed with Harry Day, successfully defended the squadron's title in the spring that year. In late 1931, Bader undertook training for the 1932 603:, his nearest rival. Coote went on to become the Wing Commander of Western Wing, British Air Forces Greece, and was killed on 13 April 1941 while flying as an observer in a No. 211 Squadron 2292:

Squadron Leader Bader has continued to lead his squadron and wing with the utmost gallantry on all occasions. He has now destroyed a total of ten hostile aircraft and damaged several more.

6765: 438:, London, the second son of Major Frederick Roberts Bader (1867–1922), a civil engineer, and his wife Jessie Scott MacKenzie. His first two years were spent with McCann relatives on the 6830: 1507:

himself gave the green light for the operation. The British responded on 19 August 1941 with the "Leg Operation"—an RAF bomber was allowed to drop a new prosthetic leg by parachute to

1187:(DFC) for his services during the Battle of Britain. His unit, No. 242 Squadron, had claimed 62 aerial victories. Bader was gazetted on 7 January 1941. By this time, he was an acting 4172: 6810: 6750: 6720: 1333: 1251: 1176:, in which he scored six air victories. The second aircraft was unknown (possibly "P3090"), but Bader did score one victory and two damaged in it on 9 September. The third was 798:; once airborne, he could not resist the temptation to turn the biplane upside down at 600 feet (180 m) inside the circuit area. Bader subsequently progressed through the 1464:, in which Bader stated his leg had been dug out from the wreckage but was damaged, indicating a definite crash site. Bader's leg had actually been found in an open field. 6820: 1446:, France. It was recovered in March 2004. Later, in the summer 2004, a further aircraft was discovered in Widdebrouch. It was found to be that of a Bf 109F, flown by 6578: 1180:, in which he destroyed four more and added one probable and two damaged by the end of September. The machine was lost on 1 September 1941 while on a training exercise. 1296:

the pilot had been hit". It was marked as a probable. On 6 July another Bf 109 was shot down and the pilot baled out. This victory was witnessed by Pilot Officers

6840: 6725: 5546: 417:, chronicled his life and RAF career to the end of the Second World War. Bader campaigned for disabled people and in the Queen's Birthday Honours 1976 was appointed a 4237: 710:, where, in the hands of the prominent surgeon J. Leonard Joyce (1882–1939), both his legs were amputated—one above and one below the knee. Bader made the following 6770: 6705: 895: 421:"for services to disabled people". He continued to fly until ill health forced him to stop in 1979. Bader died, aged 72, on 5 September 1982, after a heart attack. 389: 2104:, the aerodrome from which he took off. The 6 ft (1.8 m) bronze sculpture, the first such tribute, was created by Kenneth Potts and was commissioned by the 6780: 1159:

but sixty or seventy packed climbing fighters could have been seen for miles and would have been sitting ducks for higher 109s. Also nothing would have pleased

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At the age of two, Bader joined his parents in India for a year. When his father resigned from his job in 1913, the family moved back to London and settled in

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His workload was exhausting for a legless man with a worsening heart condition. On 5 September 1982, after a dinner honouring Marshal of the Royal Air Force

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13,125, the majority of which would be for 'expenses', and tax-free, with only a small portion for 'services' and therefore taxable (£345,825 today). The

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when it made its declaration of independence, he "would have had serious thoughts about changing my citizenship." Later, Bader also wrote the foreword to

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After one training flight at the gunnery range, Bader achieved only a 38 percent hit rate on a target. Receiving jibes from members of a rival squadron (

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Bader's mother was remarried shortly thereafter to the Reverend Ernest William Hobbs. Bader was subsequently brought up in the rectory of the village of

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Bader had been pushing for more sorties to fly in late 1941 but his Wing was tired. He was intent on adding to his score, which, according to the CO of

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After the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, however, Bader returned to the RAF and was accepted as a pilot. He scored his first victories over

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leg became trapped in the aircraft, and he escaped only when the leg's retaining straps snapped after he pulled the ripcord on his parachute. General

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and when Bader arrived were suffering from low morale. Despite initial resistance to their new commanding officer, the pilots (including such aces as

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also attended the school. In later life, Bader's prowess on the rugby pitch was such that he was invited to play a trial (or friendly game) with the

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As the Battle progressed, Bader often found himself at the head of a composite wing of fighters consisting of up to five squadrons, known as the "

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Bader campaigned vigorously for people with disabilities and set an example of how one could thrive with a disability. In June 1976, Bader was

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pilot, was commanding the Central Fighter Establishment at Tangmere. He and Bader had been junior officers at Kenley in 1930, while serving in

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has a building named after him in which aeronautical and automotive engineering are taught. The building was opened by his wife Joan Murray.

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Debonair wing commander Douglas Bader wants most of all to "get another squirt at the bloody Hun” now that he is free from German internment.

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I was floating in the sunshine above broken, white cloud ... I heard an aeroplane just after I passed through. A Bf 109 flew past.

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as prisoners of war. Bader, according to Rall, personally arranged for Rudel, a fellow amputee, to be fitted with an artificial leg.

355:. He was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged. 5693: 5678: 5648: 5637: 2569: 1736:. On one mission, between 15 August and 16 September 1946, Bader was sent on a public relations mission for Shell around Europe and 1004:, No. 242 Squadron was assigned to the group while based at RAF Duxford. No. 242 Squadron became fully operational on 9 July 1940. 6583: 1906: 1561:

Over the next few years, Bader made himself a thorn in the side of the Germans. He often practised what the RAF personnel called

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Bader, commanding officer of No. 242 Squadron, sitting on his Hurricane at Duxford during the Battle of Britain in September 1940

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Bader left the RAF permanently in February 1946 and resumed his career in the oil industry. During the 1950s, a book and a film,

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On 3 January 1973, Bader married Joan Murray (née Hipkiss); the couple were to spend the rest of their lives in the village of

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Max Meyer of II./JG 26 flying a Bf 109 had claimed him shot down that morning and according to Luftwaffe records a

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Bader was known, at times, to be head-strong, blunt and unsophisticated when he made his opinion known. During one visit to

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was named in Bader's honour. Bader Intermediate School (Year 7 and 8) near Bader Drive in Mangere, Auckland, New Zealand.

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superior in rank. The command punished Hager for not respecting rank, and threw him and Bader in the cells once more.

1082: 285: 239: 5833: 1975:. Bader's health was in decline in the 1970s, and he soon gave up flying altogether. On 4 June 1979, Bader flew his 1269:. On 7 May 1941 he shot down one Bf 109 and claimed another as a probable victory. The German formation belonged to 6458: 6314: 6290: 6103: 2241: 2193: 1956: 1332:

Between 24 March and 9 August 1941, Bader flew 62 fighter sweeps over France. On 9 August 1941, Bader was flying a

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Film production company Bader Media Entertainment CIC is named after Bader; its logo depicts a pipe and feather.

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Bader departed the castle with Carson and her entourage then flew to Paris before continuing home to Britain.

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and Henry Wollett, gave the pilots more latitude, although Day encouraged them to recognise their own limits.

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Never a person to hide his opinions, Bader also became controversial for his political viewpoints. A staunch

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Bader's aircraft was not found. It is likely that it came down at Mont Dupil Farm near the French village of

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on 1 October 1940. On 24 September, he had been promoted to the war substantive rank of flight lieutenant.

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with his propeller, but turned away when he regained his composure. On 14 September, Bader was awarded the

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Bader, Flt Lt Harry Day and Fg Off Geoffrey Stephenson during training for the 1932 Hendon airshow, with a

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Bader had lost a prosthetic leg when escaping his disabled aircraft. When he had baled out, Bader's right

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The Germans treated Bader with great respect. When Bader was taken prisoner, he was sent to a hospital in

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each year. Out of hundreds of applicants, he finished fifth. He left St Edward's in early 1928, aged 18.

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on 16 August 1942. In May 1944 the Gestapo listed twenty per cent of the medical cases in the castle as

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The Germans were less impressed when, task done, the bombers proceeded on to their bombing mission to

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Bader Walk (previously Douglas Bader Walk but renamed following public consternation) in Birmingham.

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Bader joined the RAF in 1928, and was commissioned in 1930. In December 1931, while attempting some

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during economic and social unrest in the 1970s. Later, he suggested that Britons in support of the

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the findings of a 20mm cannon (which Bader's Spitfire did not have), and ammunition dated as 1943.

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notified the British of his damaged leg and offered them safe passage to drop off a replacement.

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Edwards, a waitress at a tea room called the Pantiles on the A30 London Road in Bagshot, Surrey.

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Bader attributed his success to the belief in the three basic rules, shared by the German ace

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Bader got his chance to prove that he could still fly when, in June 1932, Air Under-Secretary

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Bader competed for the "Sword of Honour" award at the end of his two-year course, but lost to

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Amongst other aircraft-related street names in Apley, Telford, Shropshire, is a Bader Close.

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more than for his 109s to pounce on large numbers of RAF fighters. Indeed, Adolf Galland and

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Other awards followed. Bader maintained his interest in aviation, and in 1977 he was made a

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On 21 July 1946, Bader retired from the RAF with the rank of group captain to take a job at

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and commanded by another old friend of his, Squadron Leader "Tubby" Mermagen. On 10 May the

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Life's Too Short to Cry: The Inspirational Memoir of an Ace Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot

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On the 60th anniversary of Bader's last combat sortie, his widow Joan unveiled a statue at

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Under the Wire: The World War II Adventures of a Legendary Escape Artist and "Cooler King"

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Wing Leader, The Reprint Society (originally published by Chatto and Windus, 1956). p. 85.

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9 September 1941 – Acting Wing Commander Bader, DSO, DFC (26151) is awarded a bar to the

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until he retired in 1969. In that year he also served as a technical advisor to the film

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Bader's sporting interests continued into his military service. He was selected for the

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During this time, Bader crashed a Spitfire on take-off. He had forgotten to switch the

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during a reception on the Martini Terrace of New Zealand House in London's Haymarket.

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was released, people associated Bader with the quiet and amiable personality of actor

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15 July 1941 – Acting Wing Commander Bader, DSO, DFC (26151) is awarded a bar to the

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The following month was more successful for Bader. On 2 July 1941 he was awarded the

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in July 1931. He scored 65 and 1. In August, he played in a two-day game against the

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Image taken 1942 to 1943. Middleton (back row second from right) was transferred to

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Douglas Bader House in Fairford is now the headquarters for the RAF Charitable Trust

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despite what others saw as a strong streak of conceit in the boy. Fellow RAF pilots

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Withdraw sanctions from Rhodesia so negotiations could take place without pressure.

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In August 1942, Bader escaped with Johnny Palmer and three others from the camp at

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P. de Gmeline (1987). "L'as des as britanniques: le Group Captain Douglas Bader".

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Stop immigration into Britain immediately until the "situation had been examined".

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of 300 aircraft over London in June 1945. On 1 July, he was promoted to temporary

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After flying operations over Dunkirk, on 28 June 1940 Bader was posted to command

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Ban betting shops, "They breed protection rackets. That's why we're getting like

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During the Battle of Britain, Bader used three Hawker Hurricanes. The first was

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Bader's combat missions were mainly fought against Bf 109s over France and the

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Villagers to honour US pilots who died steering stricken plane away from homes

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in recognition of gallantry displayed in flying operations against the enemy:

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After his return to Britain, Bader was given the honour of leading a victory

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On 27 November, eight years after his accident, Bader flew solo again in an

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during a school holiday trip to visit his aunt, Hazel, who was marrying RAF

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Bader remained at Colditz until 16 April 1945 when it was liberated by the

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and again the Observer Corps confirmed the claim. There were no survivors.

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on 1 June 1940 at around 3,000 ft (910 m), Bader happened upon a

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is named after Bader. Woodley Airfield, now redeveloped but housing the

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On 7 September, Bader claimed two Bf 109s shot down, followed by a

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On 13 September 1928, Bader took his first flight with his instructor,

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Douglas Bader: A Biography of the Legendary World War II Fighter Pilot

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As a friend and supporter of his 12 Group commander, Air Vice Marshal

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damaged, despite claiming five victories in that particular dogfight.

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Imperial War Museum, Douglas Bader and his 'Big Wing' (12 Group Wing)

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Bader's Last Fight: An In-Depth Investigation of a Great WWII Mystery

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1 October 1940 – Acting Squadron Leader Bader (26151) is appointed a

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Hunter, Martyn (October 2001). "Bader in Bronze Graces Goodwood".

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Fighter General: The Life of Adolf Galland The Official Biography

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under his command, Bader led his wing of Spitfires on sweeps and

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Among the many dignitaries and personalities at his funeral was

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were Bader, but eventually she found him. She later wrote that,

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More recently, in 2003 air historian Andy Saunders wrote a book

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In 1932, after a long convalescence, throughout which he needed

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and was captured. Soon afterwards, he met and was befriended by

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He was finally dispatched to the "escape-proof" Colditz Castle

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In Warburg, Rademacher liked enforcing harsh searches and long

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in April 1945. Bader was a prisoner here for nearly three years

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Mace, John "The History of Royal Air Force Rugby 1919 – 1999"

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2 January 1956 – Group Captain Bader, DSO, DFC is appointed a

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Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United Kingdom)

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subsequently waived any tax liabilities on Bader's earnings.

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Spotting the aircraft at 600 yards, Bader recognised it as a

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12 June 1976 – Group Captain Bader, CBE, DSO, DFC is made a

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7 January 1941 – Acting Squadron Leader Bader, DSO (26151),

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109s, would not have played a terrific part in the fighting.

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Crash! Military Aircraft Disasters, Accidents and Incidents

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Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire

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After the French campaign, the RAF prepared for the coming

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In mid-1923, Bader, at the age of 13, was introduced to an

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Fight for the Sky: The Story of the Spitfire and Hurricane

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which is located on the former RAF Station Upper Heyford

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Aero Club, Bader attempted some low-flying aerobatics at

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In 1928, Bader joined the RAF as an officer cadet at the

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as Bader, topping the box office in Britain that year.

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Bader's aggressive energy found a new lease of life at

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Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader DSO, DFC

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On 15 February 1942, Bader was a prisoner held at the

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and became a friend and supporter of Air Vice Marshal

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in November 1965, Bader said that if he had been in

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(1940) by 4742: 1154:offered his own view of Bader and the Big Wing: 6831:Military personnel from the City of Westminster 5264:Flying Colours: The Epic Story of Douglas Bader 2337: 2313: 2290: 2262: 2020: 1642: 1372: 1211:On 18 March 1941, Bader was promoted to acting 1156: 716: 5157:Ford, Daniel (June 1999). "Bulldog Pedigree". 3424: 3283:, pp. 59 (date), 61 (battle description). 957:damaged. 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Actor 1183:On 12 December 1940, Bader was awarded the 1024:in which the Luftwaffe intended to achieve 718:Crashed slow-rolling near ground. Bad show. 16:British World War II flying ace (1910–1982) 5737: 5346:The Spitfire Story: revised second edition 4841: 4423:(Supplement). 1 January 1946. p. 228. 2077:bought the film rights and teamed up with 1250:During 1941 his wing was re-equipped with 31: 20: 6821:Fellows of the Royal Aeronautical Society 5588:"Bader & Tunstall split photo letter" 4814: 4754: 4610: 4562: 4381: 4134: 3963: 3843: 3795: 3793: 3367: 3343: 3304: 3292: 3187: 3172: 3160: 3136: 3103: 3049: 3037: 2902: 2822: 2726: 2648: 2609: 2494: 2218:The Douglas Bader Rehabilitation Unit at 1886:Reintroduce the death penalty for murder. 1051:, was later confirmed by a member of the 880:Bader had his first taste of combat with 46:"Dogsbody" from Bader's RAF radio ID code 5656:Battle of Britain Day: 15 September 1940 4778: 4586: 4574: 4223: 4146: 4095: 4083: 4071: 4059: 4047: 4023: 4011: 3999: 3556: 3554: 3435: 3433: 3379:Price 1990, pp. 34, 51–53, 80, 89, 121. 2599:(Supplement). 4 June 1976. p. 8015. 2585: 2583: 2581: 1909:were a "rabble" and should be deported. 1515:and a sizeable fighter escort including 922:. RAF squadrons were ordered to provide 6841:Cricketers from the City of Westminster 6726:Prisoners of war held at Colditz Castle 6653: 6601: 5266:. London: Hutchinson Publishing Group. 5247:. London: Littlehampton Book Services. 5012:Adolf Galland: The Authorised Biography 4035: 3901:Sir Alan Smith Obituary Daily Telegraph 3616: 2962: 2771: 2750: 2547: 2487: 2457:in 1943. Bader, arrived in August 1942. 2432: 806:(the last training stage before flying 214: 6771:People educated at Temple Grove School 6706:Royal Air Force pilots of World War II 5445:Who's Who in Twentieth Century Warfare 4802: 4727: 4691: 4679: 4643: 4631: 4357: 4280: 4196: 4158: 3951: 3939: 3819: 3772: 3760: 3748: 3724: 3712: 3688: 3664: 3652: 3592: 3533: 3521: 3412: 3400: 3388: 3247: 3091: 3061: 3025: 3013: 2998: 2938: 2810: 2702: 2690: 2675: 2636: 2624: 2564:(first ed.). Osprey. p. 51. 2506: 1917:Bader's first wife, Thelma, developed 1720:(MP) for his home constituency in the 714:entry in his logbook after the crash: 434:Bader was born on 21 February 1910 in 4974: 4715: 4703: 4667: 4655: 4598: 4529: 4501: 4489: 4477: 4445: 4433: 4369: 4316: 4304: 4292: 4208: 4171:Middleton, A. J. (11 November 2017). 4122: 3987: 3975: 3927: 3912: 3879: 3867: 3855: 3831: 3784: 3736: 3700: 3676: 3640: 3628: 3604: 3580: 3545: 3491: 3479: 3355: 3331: 3319: 3280: 3259: 3235: 3223: 3211: 3199: 3148: 3115: 2986: 2974: 2926: 2914: 2858: 2846: 2834: 2795: 2783: 2738: 2714: 2660: 1991:, at which he spoke, Bader died of a 834:In January 1940, Bader was posted to 388:In August 1941, Bader baled out over 7: 6781:Deputy lieutenants of Greater London 5610:. London: Thomas Dunne Books, 2005. 5586:Tunstall, Peter (15 February 1942). 4345: 4328: 2950: 2870: 1948:were also knighted at the ceremony. 1693:offered Bader a role commanding the 1583:. With regularity, he commanded the 1423:The quest to find Bader's Spitfire, 6801:Royal Air Force rugby union players 5630:JG26 War Diary, Volume 1, 1939–1942 1254:, which had two Hispano 20 mm 1118:debate in the RAF during the battle 910:. The campaigns went badly for the 450:. Bader's father saw action in the 5549:from the original on 20 June 2013. 4832:, 2009. Retrieved 29 October 2009. 4112:(Editions Heimdal ed.): 4, 5. 1751:Bader became managing director of 373:in 1940. He then took part in the 14: 5658:. London: Greenhill Books, 1999. 5348:. Enderby, UK: Silverdale Books. 5307:. London: Spellmount Publishers. 5178:The Making of Educational Leaders 4939:. 9 September 1941. p. 5217. 4236:Bader, Douglas; Tunstall, Peter. 2220:Queen Mary's Hospital, Roehampton 2125:in 1982 when he was surprised by 1085:(DSO) for his combat leadership. 6836:British people with disabilities 6711:British World War II flying aces 6673: 6656: 6628: 6616: 6604: 6584:List of World War II flying aces 5606:Ash, William and Brendan Foley. 5286:Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle 4995:. Ipswich, UK: W.S. Cowell Ltd. 4877:Kessen, David (26 August 2020). 2363:for services to disabled people. 2356:for services to disabled people. 2116:, and is not on public display. 2108:, who runs the Goodwood estate. 1999:, west London, on his way home. 1907:Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament 1829:(which he was in favour of) and 937:While patrolling the coast near 572:Royal Air Force College Cranwell 320: 274:Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader 5508:. Barnsley, UK: Pen and Sword. 5116:Dando-Collins, Stephen (2016). 5014:. London: Windrow & Green. 3469:. 14 January 1941. p. 274. 3449:. 1 October 1940. p. 5789. 2892:. 26 August 1930. p. 5298. 2475:Galland had bought one as well. 748:arranged for him to take up an 6701:Royal Air Force group captains 5327:Spitfire Mark V Aces 1941–1945 4532:, pp. 232, 239, 260, 263. 4467:. 2 August 1946. p. 3985. 3570:. 7 January 1941. p. 151. 2518:Price and Holmes 2000, p. 44. 2444:turned into a casual nickname. 1837:(he was a strong supporter of 1088:On 15 September, known as the 976:as acting squadron leader. A 787:, to assess his capabilities. 1: 5688:. London: Grub Street, 2006. 5632:. London: Grub Street, 1996. 5527:. London: Osprey Publishing. 5329:. London: Osprey Publishing. 5060:. W.W. Norton & Company. 4520:. Retrieved 27 February 2015. 3809:. 15 July 1941. p. 4063. 1742:United States Army Air Forces 1572:. Using his camp confederate 1553:Bader sitting middle, with a 1215:and became one of the first " 1116:" theory which provoked much 592:W. J. "Pissy" Pearson, in an 5713:Douglas Robert Stewart Bader 5673:. London: Harrap Ltd, 1986. 5367:. New York: Voyageur Press. 5101:. London: Cassell Military. 5036:. London: Odhams Press Ltd. 4830:The Douglas Bader Foundation 4743:Toliver & Constable 1999 4589:, Kindle location 3663–3669. 4238:"Secret letter from Colditz" 3077:Douglasbaderfoundation.co.uk 2237:"where dreams take flight". 2153:Museum of Berkshire Aviation 1316:saw two Bf 109s crash. 683:No. 23 Squadron had won the 521:Royal Air Force cricket team 5504:Turner, John Frayn (2007). 5485:Turner, John Frayn (1995). 5288:. United Kingdom: Penguin. 2762:Cricketarchive match f13551 2537:. 2 May 1933. p. 2940. 2306:Distinguished Service Order 1995:while being driven through 1744:(USAAF) Lieutenant General 1557:in Colditz (Date: 1942-43). 1083:Distinguished Service Order 240:Distinguished Service Order 6857: 6796:Royal Air Force cricketers 6741:People from St John's Wood 5525:Jagdgeschwader 27 'Afrika' 5205:Hurricane Aces 1939 – 1940 5099:Bader: The Man and His Men 3512:Ray 2000, p. 2009, p. 99. 3425:Shores & Williams 1994 3079:. Retrieved 27 April 2014. 2330:Distinguished Flying Cross 2283:Distinguished Flying Cross 2242:Royal Air Force Air Cadets 1985:Sir Arthur "Bomber" Harris 1965:Queen's University Belfast 1957:Royal Aeronautical Society 1185:Distinguished Flying Cross 248:Distinguished Flying Cross 6574: 5746:with 10+ aerial victories 5545:. BBC News. 10 May 2010. 5382:Saunders, Andrew (2007). 5082:. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 2192:Heyford Park Free School 2134:Northbrook College Sussex 1405:Who Downed Douglas Bader? 1304:(Bader's usual wingman). 754:Asiatic Petroleum Company 550:Cyril Burge, adjutant at 30: 5462:Tunstall, Peter (2014). 5443:Tucker, Spencer (2003). 5428:. Atglen, PA: Schiffer. 5303:Mackenzie, S.P. (2008). 5243:Jackson, Robert (1983). 3903:. Retrieved 4 March 2013 3271:Brickhill 2004, p. 206. 2562:A Dictionary of Aviation 2560:Wragg, David W. (1973). 2224:Diana, Princess of Wales 2183:, is named after Bader. 1637:First United States Army 1000:. Upon the formation of 708:Royal Berkshire Hospital 479:West Riding of Yorkshire 406:First United States Army 5718:4 December 2017 at the 5405:. London: Grub Street. 5386:. London: Grub Street. 5365:Colditz: The Full Story 4991:Bader, Douglas (2004). 4577:, Kindle location 3663. 4514:"Back to civilian life" 1378:Bader met Max Meyer in 920:the battle for the port 916:evacuating from Dunkirk 430:Childhood and education 253:Mentioned in Despatches 6786:Rugby union fly-halves 6176:Eugeniusz Horbaczewski 5344:Price, Alfred (2002). 5262:Lucas, Laddie (1981). 4283:, Kindle location 480. 2342: 2318: 2294: 2267: 2166:is named after Bader. 2119:He was the subject of 2043: 2031: 1646: 1558: 1480: 1399:, following up with a 1376: 1352:Controversy over cause 1208: 1170: 1110:Trafford Leigh-Mallory 1017: 831: 726: 702:in a Bulldog Mk. IIA, 680: 390:German-occupied France 379:Trafford Leigh-Mallory 6645:at Knowledge (XXG)'s 5901:Bill Crawford-Compton 5742:British World War II 5284:(15 September 2022). 5203:Holmes, Tony (1998). 5176:Gronn, Peter (1999). 5010:Baker, David (1996). 4348:, Location 4435-4471. 2041: 1959:. 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London: Airlife. 5422:Constable, Trevor J 5363:Reid, P.R. (2015). 5180:. London: Cassell. 5120:. Sydney: Vintage. 4793:, pp. 303–304. 4745:, pp. 193–194. 4706:, pp. 302–303. 4694:, pp. 246–247. 4670:, pp. 279–280. 4634:, pp. 231–232. 4601:, pp. 261–262. 4492:, pp. 209–211. 4448:, pp. 209–213. 4436:, pp. 211–213. 4137:, pp. 130–131. 4098:, pp. 116–118. 4038:, pp. 102–103. 3954:, pp. 104–105. 3942:, pp. 102–103. 3494:, pp. 154–158. 3482:, pp. 125–129. 3370:, pp. 219–225. 3334:, pp. 136–137. 3307:, pp. 209–211. 2158:The Bader Road, in 1891:Chicago in the '20s 1833:'s defiance of the 1679:No. 23 Squadron RAF 1526:Power Station near 1433:Geschwaderkommodore 1397:Bader's Last Flight 1385:Geschwaderkommodore 1237:"Circus" operations 914:and soon they were 659:No. 25 Squadron RAF 636:No. 23 Squadron RAF 487:Temple Grove School 262:Aviation consultant 6791:English cricketers 6731:Shot-down aviators 5623:Register of Births 5142:. 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6150: 6145: 6144:James Sanders 6142: 6137: 6134: 6129: 6126: 6121: 6118: 6113: 6110: 6105: 6102: 6097: 6094: 6089: 6086: 6081: 6078: 6073: 6070: 6065: 6062: 6057: 6054: 6049: 6046: 6041: 6040:William Rolls 6038: 6033: 6030: 6025: 6022: 6017: 6014: 6009: 6006: 6001: 5998: 5993: 5990: 5985: 5982: 5977: 5974: 5973: 5971: 5967: 5958: 5955: 5950: 5947: 5942: 5941:Douglas Bader 5939: 5934: 5931: 5926: 5923: 5918: 5915: 5910: 5907: 5902: 5899: 5894: 5891: 5886: 5883: 5882: 5880: 5876: 5867: 5864: 5859: 5856: 5851: 5848: 5843: 5840: 5835: 5832: 5827: 5824: 5819: 5816: 5811: 5808: 5807: 5805: 5801: 5792: 5789: 5784: 5781: 5776: 5773: 5768: 5765: 5760: 5757: 5756: 5754: 5750: 5745: 5739: 5735: 5730: 5726: 5725:Douglas Bader 5723: 5721: 5717: 5714: 5711: 5709: 5706: 5705: 5701: 5695: 5694:1-904943-61-6 5691: 5687: 5684:Vigors, Tim. 5683: 5680: 5679:0-245-54247-7 5676: 5672: 5668: 5665: 5661: 5657: 5653: 5650: 5649:0-9538436-0-2 5646: 5642: 5639: 5638:1-898697-52-3 5635: 5631: 5627: 5624: 5620: 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Routledge. 5446: 5441: 5437: 5431: 5427: 5423: 5418: 5414: 5408: 5404: 5399: 5395: 5389: 5385: 5380: 5376: 5370: 5366: 5361: 5357: 5351: 5347: 5342: 5338: 5332: 5328: 5324: 5323:Price, Alfred 5320: 5316: 5310: 5306: 5301: 5297: 5291: 5287: 5283: 5279: 5275: 5269: 5265: 5260: 5256: 5250: 5246: 5245:Douglas Bader 5241: 5237: 5233: 5229: 5224: 5220: 5214: 5210: 5206: 5201: 5197: 5193: 5189: 5183: 5179: 5174: 5170: 5166: 5162: 5161: 5155: 5151: 5145: 5141: 5137: 5133: 5129: 5123: 5119: 5114: 5110: 5104: 5100: 5095: 5091: 5085: 5081: 5077: 5073: 5069: 5063: 5059: 5058: 5053: 5049: 5045: 5039: 5035: 5031: 5027: 5023: 5017: 5013: 5008: 5004: 4998: 4994: 4989: 4988: 4983: 4977:, p. 95. 4976: 4971: 4969: 4967: 4963: 4958: 4957: 4952: 4946: 4943: 4938: 4937: 4932: 4926: 4923: 4911: 4910:Bader Academy 4907: 4901: 4898: 4886: 4885: 4880: 4873: 4870: 4867: 4862: 4859: 4855: 4850: 4847: 4843: 4838: 4835: 4831: 4828: 4823: 4820: 4816: 4811: 4808: 4805:, p. 22. 4804: 4799: 4796: 4792: 4787: 4784: 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4167: 4164: 4160: 4155: 4152: 4149:, p. 83. 4148: 4147:Saunders 2007 4143: 4140: 4136: 4131: 4128: 4124: 4119: 4116: 4111: 4104: 4101: 4097: 4096:Saunders 2007 4092: 4089: 4085: 4084:Saunders 2007 4080: 4077: 4073: 4072:Saunders 2007 4068: 4065: 4062:, p. 89. 4061: 4060:Saunders 2007 4056: 4053: 4050:, p. 88. 4049: 4048:Saunders 2007 4044: 4041: 4037: 4032: 4029: 4025: 4024:Saunders 2007 4020: 4017: 4013: 4012:Saunders 2007 4008: 4005: 4002:, p. 78. 4001: 4000:Saunders 2007 3996: 3993: 3989: 3984: 3981: 3977: 3972: 3969: 3965: 3960: 3957: 3953: 3948: 3945: 3941: 3936: 3933: 3929: 3924: 3922: 3918: 3915:, p. 31. 3914: 3909: 3906: 3902: 3897: 3894: 3888: 3885: 3881: 3876: 3873: 3870:, p. 90. 3869: 3864: 3861: 3857: 3852: 3849: 3845: 3840: 3837: 3833: 3828: 3825: 3821: 3816: 3813: 3808: 3807: 3802: 3796: 3794: 3790: 3786: 3781: 3778: 3774: 3769: 3766: 3762: 3757: 3754: 3751:, p. 99. 3750: 3745: 3742: 3738: 3733: 3730: 3726: 3721: 3718: 3714: 3709: 3706: 3702: 3697: 3694: 3691:, p. 97. 3690: 3685: 3682: 3678: 3673: 3670: 3666: 3661: 3658: 3655:, p. 96. 3654: 3649: 3646: 3642: 3637: 3634: 3631:, p. 78. 3630: 3625: 3622: 3619:, p. 93. 3618: 3613: 3610: 3606: 3601: 3598: 3595:, p. 94. 3594: 3589: 3586: 3582: 3577: 3574: 3569: 3568: 3563: 3557: 3555: 3551: 3547: 3542: 3539: 3535: 3530: 3527: 3524:, p. 92. 3523: 3518: 3515: 3509: 3506: 3500: 3497: 3493: 3488: 3485: 3481: 3476: 3473: 3468: 3467: 3462: 3456: 3453: 3448: 3447: 3442: 3436: 3434: 3430: 3426: 3421: 3418: 3415:, p. 80. 3414: 3409: 3406: 3403:, p. 62. 3402: 3397: 3394: 3390: 3385: 3382: 3376: 3373: 3369: 3364: 3361: 3357: 3352: 3349: 3345: 3340: 3337: 3333: 3328: 3325: 3321: 3316: 3314: 3310: 3306: 3301: 3298: 3295:, p. 58. 3294: 3289: 3286: 3282: 3277: 3274: 3268: 3265: 3261: 3256: 3253: 3249: 3244: 3241: 3237: 3232: 3229: 3225: 3220: 3217: 3213: 3208: 3205: 3202:, p. 54. 3201: 3196: 3193: 3190:, p. 54. 3189: 3184: 3182: 3178: 3175:, p. 46. 3174: 3169: 3166: 3163:, p. 48. 3162: 3157: 3154: 3151:, p. 15. 3150: 3145: 3142: 3139:, p. 39. 3138: 3133: 3131: 3129: 3127: 3125: 3121: 3118:, p. 94. 3117: 3112: 3109: 3106:, p. 38. 3105: 3100: 3097: 3094:, p. 24. 3093: 3088: 3086: 3082: 3078: 3075: 3070: 3067: 3064:, p. 22. 3063: 3058: 3055: 3051: 3046: 3043: 3039: 3034: 3031: 3028:, p. 21. 3027: 3022: 3019: 3016:, p. 20. 3015: 3010: 3008: 3004: 3001:, p. 19. 3000: 2995: 2992: 2989:, p. 68. 2988: 2983: 2980: 2977:, p. 60. 2976: 2971: 2968: 2965:, p. 36. 2964: 2959: 2956: 2953:, p. 44. 2952: 2947: 2944: 2940: 2935: 2932: 2928: 2923: 2920: 2916: 2911: 2908: 2904: 2899: 2896: 2891: 2890: 2885: 2879: 2876: 2873:, p. 44. 2872: 2867: 2864: 2861:, p. 32. 2860: 2855: 2852: 2849:, p. 29. 2848: 2843: 2840: 2837:, p. 28. 2836: 2831: 2828: 2825:, p. 15. 2824: 2819: 2816: 2812: 2807: 2805: 2801: 2798:, p. 25. 2797: 2792: 2789: 2785: 2780: 2777: 2773: 2768: 2765: 2759: 2756: 2753:, p. 18. 2752: 2747: 2744: 2741:, p. 23. 2740: 2735: 2732: 2728: 2723: 2720: 2716: 2711: 2708: 2705:, p. 16. 2704: 2699: 2696: 2692: 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