Douglas "Dougie" Bader - acesofww2.com
London, 14 July 1940 - (CP Cable) - The legless pilot of the Royal Air Force fighter command who shot down a German bomber with a Hurricane fighter was identified today as Flying Officer Douglas …
No legs, No Problem: The Incredible Story of RAF Ace Douglas Bader
Nov 20, 2024 · One of Douglas Bader’s prosthetic legs got caught on the Spitfire on his way out. This found him in the peculiar position of being dragged behind his aircraft as it plummeted to the earth. …
British World War II hero with tin legs shot down 22 German planes - CNN
Aug 30, 2020 · Douglas Bader had his legs amputated after a stunt plane accident in 1931. The young pilot’s resilience would soon make him famous after Britain declared war on Nazi Germany.
Finding a World War II (1939-1945) Veteran's Records
Nov 24, 2025 · Use this guide to find information in military records about a man or woman who served in the U.S. armed forces during World War II.
The World War II Ace Pilot with No Legs - The Fact Site
Nov 4, 2019 · World War II saw history’s first-ever major aerial-only campaign of war with the Battle of Britain. During this time, the outnumbered RAF held off wave after wave of German Luftwaffe fighter …
This WWII aviator became a fighter ace because his legs were …
Feb 10, 2023 · Missing his two legs gave Bader an advantage in aerial combat. The celebrated pilot actually joined the Royal Air Force long before World War II broke out in Europe.
Royal Air Force personnel - The National Archives
Records of RAF airmen who served after 1939, and of men whose service numbers were above 562875, are currently being transferred from the Ministry of Defence. These records are not yet …
Fighter Ace Douglas Bader: The RAF’s Legless Legend
At the time Bader was shot down in 1941, he was the leading ace of the Royal Air Force in World War II. He banked steeply, turned back, and started a low run across the airfield.
No Legs? No Problem! - Doyle Glass Author
Jan 23, 2025 · He lived, but lost both his legs as a result of the crash. With much effort at recovery, and with a pair of artificial legs, he was able to fly again in 1932, but the RAF invalidated him for flight. …
The Man Who Lost His Legs in a Crash, Then Became WWII’s Most …
Oct 28, 2025 · In 1931, Douglas Bader was a young pilot in the Royal Air Force eager to show off his skill. While performing aerobatics in a Bristol Bulldog near Woodley Airfield, he clipped the wingtip, …