Douglas Bader
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* 21st February 1910 + 5th September 1982 Units: No. 242 Squadron Awards: Distinguished Flying Cross (12.12.1940) BAR to DFC (09.09.1941) Croix de guerre Battles: Battle of France Battle of Britain |
| Group Captain Sir Bader was credited with 22 aerial victories over enemy aircraft, as well as 6 shared victories. He flew with artificial legs. Since August 1941 he was a war prisoner. |
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