Douglas Bader became a legend in his own lifetime, but less is known about the Bader Wing and its contribution to the Battle of Britain. This book tells the story of the charismatic wing commander and the five squadrons that he led.
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Douglas Bader became a legend in his own lifetime, but less is known about the Bader Wing and its contribution to the Battle of Britain. This book tells the story of the charismatic wing commander and the five squadrons that he led.
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Add this copy of The Bader Wing to cart. $22.99, new condition, Sold by Robin Books rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kingston, ON, CANADA, published 1990 by Airlife Publishing Ltd.
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New in new dust jacket. 153 p. Brand New Hard cover 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.
