Douglas Bader
World War II Fighter Pilot
Born
February 21st, 1910
115 years ago
Died
September 5th, 1982
43 years ago — 72 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as a fighter pilot in the Royal Air Force during World War II. After losing both legs in a flying accident, continued to fly operational missions. Escaped from a German POW camp and returned to service. Bader became a prominent figure in British aviation and a symbol of resilience.
Served in the Battle of Britain
Achieved the rank of Group Captain
Escaped from a POW camp
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