Douglas bader signed book

He possessed many of the qualities that might be expected of a fighter pilot, especially determination to succeed in difficult circumstances and the ability to. Two of the rafs most famous fighter aces, sir douglas bader and the top scoring allied ace, johnnie johnson, fly their spitfires high above the clouds over the southern english coast. Douglas bader and his tangmere spitfires by dilip sarkar. This copy bears baders signature on the front free endpaper. Reach for the sky signed by douglas bader paul brickhill on. Outer blue boards with silver lettering is unmarked and universal throughout. Douglas robert steuart bader was born in london on february 21, 1910. Signed on special publishers bookplate by douglas bader and dated 5854 the boards are very good with the exception of a crease down the spine and a 1 cm tear at the spine head internally the book is very good with only a little spotting to the edge of the top edge of the text block. Fight for the sky by douglas bader the story of the hurrican and spitfire signed by douglas bader. Douglas baders log book battle of britain personal. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.

Douglas bader and the senior term of flight cadets graduating from cranwell. Owner bookplate, ink owner namedate on front endpapers, o. He could be arrogant, selfish and breathtakingly rude. Service received a book specially signed by a fellow countryman named douglas bader. A very good copy and inscribed and signed by douglas bader onto the ffep. This is the generals edition of company of heroes which was issued with the black and white companion print baders bus company signed by squadron leader tony gaze dfc. Nov 02, 2001 the subject, douglas bader, was amazing, almost beyond belief.

Signed copies of this book appear to be extremely scarce. Cloth and pictorial dustjacket from painting of bader in raf uniform. Sir douglas robert steuart bader is one of the most famous pilots of the second world war he is credited with 20 aerial victories,6 probable victories, 4 shared victories and eleven enemy aircraft damaged. Yet there was a darker side to this great british war hero. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ha20c gp capt sir douglas bader cover signed by signed directly onto the front free end paper plus a signed and dated douglas bader note page pasted down on the title page. New listing raf battle of britain 1965 scarce biggin hill cds sign douglas bader phos. Group captain sir douglas bader, whose dazzling success as a fighter pilot with artificial legs made him a national hero, was a british national treasure. Baa baa black sheep gregory pappy boyington 1958 edition of this classic about the marines most famous ww ll air ace pappy boyington. Ha20c gp capt sir douglas bader cover signed by gp. Douglas bader the square, ip5 3sl ipswich, suffolk rated 4. He was the most famous fighter pilot britain has known.

Not only are these editions very hard to find these days in such good condition, but added to that are the original signatures of both the author and subject. Second world war hero fighter pilot who lost both legs in crash inspired to fly on by douglas bader new book remembers colin hoppy hodgkinson, 19, who. Reach for the sky, first edition, signed by douglas. Douglas bader condolences san bernardino county sun. Second world war veterans accuse flying ace sir douglas. Anita lincoln of waipukurau had a book day out searching for bargains in the town hall at last years dannevirke lions club. Rare douglas badersigned book amongst treasures at lions book sale. Douglas bader by robert jackson goodreads share book. Oct 01, 2016 in his book fly for your life, the raf ace robert stanford tuck describes a meeting with bader at a conference to discuss the merits or otherwise of cannon over machine guns.

First of many by robert taylor artist signed print. Painted in 1979, this very early print was one of the first that bader and johnson signed for robert taylor, and was sold out extremely quickly. Signed presentation copy from laddie lucas also an raf fighter pilot and douglas bader to spencer viles, ex raf rear gunner. The story of douglas bader, legless ace of the battle of britain bluejacket books. The first and the last 1953 by adolf galland is an account of luftwaffe fighter arm from the perspective of a man who was both a highly successful pilot with 104 kills and a general of the fighter arm who was very familiar with hitler, goering, speer and other senior german politicians and commanders. Douglas bader the brave but foolish egomaniac who led squadrons of the few. His love to fly was stronger than his disability and he quickly. An autograph book containing signatures from raf officers who took part in the battle of britain has sold for.

A good student, bader won a scholarship to st edwards school in oxford. Douglas joined the raf in 1928 during 1931 whilst attempting aerobatics he crashed his aircraft and lost both. He was credited with 20 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged. It tells the story of douglas bader a british ace who lost both legs as a result of some aerobatics in a plane crash in 1931. Find signed collectible books by douglas bader douglas bader. Cassell military paperbacks new ed by paul brickhill isbn. Based on taped conversations between the author and douglas bader, this biography of the legendary world war ii fighter pilot covers his childhood, his career at cranwell, and the accident in which he lost his legs, following which he was invalided out of the raf, and later recalled. Douglas bader is one of the royal air forces most famous pilots and his story has inspired countless people in many different ways. A biography about douglas bader by paul brickhill, reach for the sky, was published in. Dec 16, 2016 online shopping from a great selection at books store.

Author signed and douglas bader signed inscribed and dated on title page with a pencil hand written note on opposite page by bad er, a socket spanner is the best bit of equipment to have saved my life many a time, old boy. Thelma bader, wife of wing commander douglas bader, by david jagger british, 18911958 more information find this pin and more on portraits by pierre stiwer. Douglas bader was born in london, england on february 21, 1910. Ww2 raf british douglas bader dso dfc signed first day cover 1977 autographed. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Limited edition aviation art print company of heroes signed by captain rolland h.

An autograph book containing signatures from raf officers who took part in. Second world war veterans accuse flying ace sir douglas bader of putting pilots at risk with battle of britain tactics. Despite losing both his legs during peacetime, he signed up again when the inspirational wwii pilot. He was credited with 20 aerial victories four shared victories six probable one shared probable and eleven enemy aircraft damaged. New books art books models signed luftwaffe books here are some wonderful sculptures, models, books and videos all of which make perfect gifts for your favorite pilot. If you have ever suffered serious setbacks in life, particularly due to physical injury, you need to read this book. Douglas bader douglas bader used books, rare books and new books. Douglas bader autograph signed display blue ink autograph of british raf fighter ace douglas bader. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Signed by col greg pappy boyington in 1959 in ball point pen. Douglas bader, born 100 years ago this week, was a man of extraordinary courage and determination. Douglas bader signed for sale in uk view 52 bargains. Despite his incredible disability, when england declared war on nazi germany, douglas convinced the british raf to recommission him as a fl. Douglas baders log book dunkirk, may and june 1940.

Douglas baders log book distinguished flying cross award. His courage was remarkable, as was the way he defied his handicap. Unfollow douglas bader print to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Not only are these editions very hard to find these days in such good condition, but added to that are. Signed by douglas bader on the front free endpaper.

Douglas bader signed letters the most famous raf ace of them all douglas bader writes these letters dated mid 1970s to the famous military historian and author of many books edward sims. The remarkable phase of the war years is dealt with in detail. But the war was only an episode in a greater victory, his triumph over a. Sims wrote many books such as fighter tactics and the fighter pilots and is considered one of top authors on the subject.

Reach for the sky, first edition, signed by douglas bader a place for regular members to sell their aviation stuff noncommercial only pls, and no aircraft for sale forum rules. Aug 02, 2011 media caption gp capt douglas bader was among the pilots who signed the book. Fight for the sky by douglas bader and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The son of civil engineer frederick bader and his wife jessie, douglas spent his first two years with relatives on the isle of man as his father had to return to work in india. The subject, douglas bader, was amazing, almost beyond belief. A very good copy and signed by douglas bader on the ffep. Sir douglas bader group captain cbe dso dfc fraes dl d1982. Portrait of mrs thelma bader, wife of wing commander douglas. Media caption gp capt douglas bader was among the pilots who signed the book. A saga of churchill, family, and defiance during the blitz signed book add to wishlist. It is also a rare opportunity to acquire one of these editions where douglas bader has signed directly onto the main title page without adding any dedication. What was douglas bader, the ww2 fighter pilot, like to know. This is the true story of a man who was discharged from the r. If none of the above apply, you still need to read this book.

After losing both legs in an air crash in 1931 and being dismissed as a cripple by the royal air force, he fought his way back into the cockpit of a spitfire to become one of the great heroes of the battle of britain. Reach for the sky, by paul brickhill was first published in 1954. Heres my daily express piece on a very courageous but flawed british hero. Ww2 raf british douglas bader dso dfc hand written letter. Following a visit to the raf college at cranwell, bader set his sights on becoming a pilot and won a place as a cadet at cranwell. His big wing theory previously celebrated has been slammed by. If you are a history buff, particularly of ww2, you need to read this book. Thanking him for a letter and for sending him a copy of his book which he has signed. The book was telling an incredible biography, his proper story of a man discharged from the raf at 21 after losing both legs in his airplane crash. The book and the dustwrapper are in very good condition. Company of heroes baders bus company robert taylor signed. Sign and view the guest book, leave condolences or send flowers. He treated underlings appallingly and was thoroughly disliked by many of his comrades. Douglas william bader douglas william bader, 73, of san bernardino, passed away december 31, 2018 surrounded by.