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Douglas Bader was a legend in his lifetime and remains one today 100 years after his birth. A charismatic leader and fearless pilot, he refused to let his severe disability (loss of both legs in a flying accident) ground him. He fought the authorities as ruthless as he did the enemy and not only managed to return to the front line but became a top scoring ace. His innovative tactics (The Big Wing) ensured his promotion and he led a key group of squadrons during the dark days of the Battle of Britain.His luck ran out when he was shot down and captured; he only escaped his burning fighter by cutting away one of his artificial legs.As a POW he was a thorn in the Germans side and he was sent to Colditz Castle.As this perceptive book reveals Bader, the hero, was at times a difficult overbearing man, no doubt in part due to the pain he suffered. But his strengths far outweighed his weaknesses and his place in the annuals of British history is secure.This is a timely republication of an important biography.
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Douglas Bader: a Biography of the Legendary World War II Fighter Pilot
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Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009
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Douglas Bader: A Biography of the Legendary World War II Fighter Pilot
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Douglas Bader: a Biography of the Legendary World War Ii Fighter Pilot
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Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Douglas Bader was a legend in his lifetime and remains one today 100 years after his birth. A charismatic leader and fearless pilot he refused to let his severe disability (loss of both legs in a flying accident) ground him. He fought the authorities as ruthless as he did the enemy and not only managed to return to the front line but became a top scoring ace. His innovative tactics (The Big Wing) ensured his promotion and he led a key group of squadrons during the dark days of the Battle of Britain.His luck ran out when he was shot down and captured; he only escaped his burning fighter by cutting away one of his artificial legs.As a POW he was a thorn in the Germans' side and he was sent to Colditz Castle.As this perceptive book reveals Bader, the hero, was at times a difficult over-bearing man, no doubt in part due to the pain he suffered. But his strengths far outweighed his weaknesses and his place in the annuals of British history is secure.This is a timely republication of an important biography. 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 GOR002356294
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Douglas Bader The Biography of the Legendary World War Two Fighter Pilot
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Pen & Sword Aviation, 2009
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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Good. H/B Copy in very good condition. The book is clean & tightly bound throughout. D/J is also in good condition, There is some light scuffing along the edges but the Jacket is Intact and with no rips or tears. Free Postage within the UK. Codice articolo 002491
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