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In 1931 a brilliant 21-year-old Royal Air Force pilot crashed his Bristol Bulldog fighter near Reading. The pilot officer was Douglas Bader and the result of the accident was the loss of both of his legs. In this intimate and lively biography, authorized by Bader himself and complemented by his private papers, flying log-books and personal notes, Laddie Lucas documents the extraordinary life - in war and in peace - of the man he knew intimately for more than 50 years. One of Churchill's "Few" in the Battle of Britain, a prisoner-of-war in Colditz Castle, a successful businessman, an inspiration to the disabled, a writer, and friend to many of the world's leading statesmen, Bader became an international figure, and one of Britain's most colourful wartime heroes. The book not only contains a new and controversial assessment of the Battle of Britain, exposing, for the first time, Bader's tactical concept of the battle, but also an unrivalled fund of personal stories about one of Britain's greatest flying heroes.
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- PublisherPanther
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0586057684
- ISBN 13 9780586057681
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages382
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Flying colours : the epic story of Douglas Bader
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London : Granada, 1983
ISBN 10: 0586057684
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First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Series: Granada paperbacks. Physical description: 382p.,[16]p. of plates : ill., 1 facsim.,ports. ; 18cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Great Britain -- Royal Air Force -- Biography. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 305552
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Condition: Used - Very Good. VG paperback. Reprint, 1985. A tidy copy in tight binding. Seller Inventory # BOOKS024181I
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Flying colours : the epic story of Douglas Bader
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London : Granada, 1983
ISBN 10: 0586057684
ISBN 13: 9780586057681
Used
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First Edition
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First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dust-dulled and nicked. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, and clean. Series: Granada paperbacks. Physical description: 382p.,[16]p. of plates : ill., 1 facsim.,ports. ; 18cm. Subjects: Bader, Douglas (1910-1982). Great Britain -- Royal Air Force -- Biography. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 305552
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FLYING COLOURS: THE STORY OF DOUGLAS BADER
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Paperback. Condition: Mint. 0586057684. A fine softcover, no marks, creases or inscriptions, illustrated. December 1931 Douglas Bader crashed in a Bristol Bulldog Fighter and lost both legs. This is the story of his fight to regain his flying status, and command of a Hurricane Squadron. When he was imprisoned he started escape attempts straight away and was sent to Colditz. This book sets the record straight on rumours regarding his fighting tactics and political wrangling during the Battle of Britain. Collectors copy, sealed in plastic wrapper. Contents appears unread, as new. Book. Seller Inventory # 022140
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FLYING COLOURS: THE STORY OF DOUGLAS BADER
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(Subject: Aviation - General) In December 1931 Douglas Bader crashed in a Bristol Bulldog Fighter and lost both legs. The story of his fight back to life, his arguments with authority to regain his flying status. his eventual command of a Hurricane Squadron. When he was brought down over enemy territory he starteed his escape attempts straight away and was eventually sent to Colditz. This book written following many interviews with Douglas Bader is his story and sets the record straight on many of the rumours regarding his fighting tactics abd political wrangling during the Battle of Britain. (Published: 1983) (Publisher: Granada Publishing) (ISBN: 0586057684) (Pagination: 381pp ills) (Condition: spine creases, page edges browning. Good) UL-XXXXXX. Seller Inventory # 6119-01
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