Bader Collection

Douglas Bader - Flying Ace of WW2
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982) - Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War. A postcard produced for the (Royal)

Lt Gen James Doolittle and Grp Capt Douglas Bader with the Air AttachÚá┤o the British Embassy in Madrid and the Colonel-in-Charge of the Barajas Airport on their arrival in Madrid

Sir Douglas Bader playing golf
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982), RAF pilot during the Second World War despite having lost both legs in a crash in 1931

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RAF Wing Commander Douglas Bader, WW2
Royal Air Force Wing Commander Douglas Bader, Second World War. Date: 1942

Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc LF363
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hawker Hurricane Mk.IIc LF363 LE-D, at RAF Waddington in May 1975, marked as D of No. 242 Squadron, as flown by Douglas Bader. Date: 1975

Douglas Bader and his wife
Douglas Bader (1910-1982) RAF fighter ace, pictured with his wife and a light aircraft at Lungi Airport, Sierra Leone, West Africa. Date: late 1950s

History Sopot Poland Sopot beach 1903 Pomeranian Voivodeship
History of Sopot, Poland, Sopot beach, 1903, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Zoppot, Strand und Bader

Sir Douglas Bader in TV interview, Falmouth, Cornwall
Group Captain Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader (1910-1982), RAF pilot during the Second World War despite having lost both legs in a crash in 1931

Avro 504K E3404 Upavon
The Shuttleworth Collections Avro 504K built in 1915 and rebuilt by Avro apprentices after the Second World War. Used in the film Reach For The Sky which told the story of WW2 RAF pilot Sir Douglas

Grp Capt Sir Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, CBE, DSO*, DFC*, FRAeS, (1910-1982) in 1977

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Douglas Bader, the legendary Flying Ace of WW2, soared through the skies with unmatched bravery and skill. His partnership with Lt Gen James Doolittle and Grp Capt Douglas Bader exemplified their unwavering dedication to defending freedom. Even off-duty, Sir Douglas Bader found joy in playing golf, showcasing his indomitable spirit both on and off the battlefield. As an RAF Wing Commander during WW2, Douglas Bader's name became synonymous with heroism. The iconic Hawker Hurricane Mk. IIc LF363 was his trusted companion in countless aerial battles, a symbol of his resilience and determination. Beyond the war zone, Douglas Bader found solace in the company of his loving wife. Together they faced life's challenges head-on, proving that love can conquer all obstacles. In a TV interview held in Falmouth, Cornwall, Sir Douglas Bader shared his remarkable experiences with the world. His words resonated deeply as he recounted tales of courage amidst adversity. The Avro 504K E3404 Upavon stands as a testament to aviation history; it represents an era when pioneers like Douglas Bader pushed boundaries and defied expectations. A captivating engraving from a Hotel Trade Card transports us back to Sopot beach in 1903 within Poland's Pomeranian Voivodeship. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turbulent times such as World War II, beauty could still be found along sandy shores. An architectural masterpiece by Bohmer Franz showcases Park Hotel in Poznan (11. 09. 1940). Its floor plan reveals meticulously designed baths where guests sought respite from tumultuous times—a haven amid chaos. Bohmer Franz further immortalizes Park Hotel in Posen (02. 09. 1940) through detailed depictions of its third and fourth-floor baths—spaces where tranquility coexisted alongside wartime uncertainty.