Douglas Bader remains a legendary figure, and the best known of all the Battle of Britain aces. Having lost both his legs in a prewar flying accident, Bader overcame this disability to become not just a superb fighter pilot but a tough and charismatic leader. At a critical time in the War, Bader persuaded his superiors that fighters were best employed in Big Wings and was given the chance to lead five squadrons.This he did with conspicuous success until shot down over France and captured. In addition to describing the dramatic aerial actions of the pilots involved, this book examines the tactics and strategy of the Big Wing principle drawing on the views and opinions of some of the greatest pilots of the Second World War including Johnnie Johnson, Laddie Lucas, Hugh Dundas, Alan Deere and Sholto Douglas.
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Destinazione, tempi e costiDa: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Codice articolo GRP16501075
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Da: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Regno Unito
Condizione: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo GRP81224499
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Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Codice articolo GOR002709510
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Da: Books From California, Simi Valley, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Codice articolo mon0002673949
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Da: Military History Books, Weymouth, DORSE, Regno Unito
(Subject: Aviation - World War II ) An account of the legendary five squadron fighter wing consisting of some 60 pilots which was led by Douglas Bader. The book highlights in particular the actions of the Canadian aces in Bader's own 242 squadron, Sam Turner, Willie McKnight and G. E. Ball. It is also set against the broader canvas of the so called the 'Big Wing' controversy. (Published: 2007) (Publisher: Pen & Sword) (ISBN: 9781844155446) (Pagination: 158pp, 30 photos.) (Condition: Fine in protected dw) UL-XXXXXX. Codice articolo 3861-01
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Da: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition in this form. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 153p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Subjects: Great Britain -- Royal Air Force. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 300211
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Da: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condizione: Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Codice articolo 48055143-6
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Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition in this form. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: 153p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 25cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Subjects: Great Britain -- Royal Air Force. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 300211
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Da: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition in this form. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 153p., [16]p. of plates : ill. ; 25cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Great Britain -- Royal Air Force. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 302675
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Da: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlanda
First Edition in this form. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description: 153p., [16]p. of plates : ill. ; 25cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Great Britain -- Royal Air Force. 1 Kg. Codice articolo 302675
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