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Sir Douglas Bader was a renowned British fighter pilot during World War II, famous for his remarkable flying skills and leadership. Despite losing both legs in a pre-war flying accident, he returned to active duty and became a skilled leader in the Royal Air Force, achieving notable success in aerial combat. Bader's tenacity and determination made him a symbol of resilience, and he played a significant role in the Battle of Britain. After the war, he became a motivational speaker and advocate for the disabled.
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Why did Sir Douglas Bader get knighted?
for his work for amputees
Which World War 2 pilot flew with artificial legs?
I presume you mean Douglas Bader. However, he didn't lose his legs in action. See Related Links below.
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Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928), British Field Marshal and Commander in Chief of the British Expedionary Forces during WW1.
Who was a famous slave during the westward expansion?
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Why did Sir Douglas Bader get knighted?
for his work for amputees
Did sir Douglas bader have any children?
Yes, Sir Douglas Bader had two children. He and his first wife, Joan, had a son named Robin and a daughter named Heather. Bader later remarried to his second wife, Thelma, but they did not have any children together.
Why was sir Douglas Bader's nickname dogsbody?
Because has initials were D B.
What is the birth name of Douglas Bader?
Douglas Bader's birth name is Douglas Robert Steuart Bader.
When was Douglas Bader born?
Douglas Bader was born on February 21, 1910.
What is correct pronunciation of bader - sir Douglas?
The name is pronounced as in Barder, not Bayder (as read). Being as famous as he was there are several references to Sir Douglas Bader that can evidence the pronounciation as Barder. Examples include: Wikipaedia, films such as "Reach for the Sky", documentaries and interviews (eg on YouTube), history/war books with dedicated chapters to the great man. Don't use name pronounciation sites, as many of these are North American and Canadian Baders are pronounced Bayder, and there is confusion with the Palstinian boy's name Bader, which again is pronounced Bayder.
What famous world war 2 pilot lost both legs and continued in service?
Douglas Bader
Did Douglas badder die in Scotland?
Sir Douglas Bader was an English RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War. He died in London in 1982 at the age of 72.
Did Douglas bader have children?
no
When was Jeffrey A. Bader born?
Douglas Bader was born on February 21, 1910.
Who was sir Douglas mawson?
Sir Douglas Mawson is Australia's most famous explorer. He has been to Antarctica and the south pole.
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