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The successful pilots succeeded because they did not open fire until they were close to the target.
Douglas Bader
Like the Spitfire it was immensely strong: a pilot had no need to fear the danger of pulling the wings off, no matter how desperate the situation became.
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I then realized my appearance was a bit odd. My right leg was no longer with me. It had caught somewhere in the top of the cockpit as I tried to leave my Spitfire.
Douglas Bader
The sea from Dunkirk to Dover during these days of the evacuation looked like any coastal road in England on a bank holiday. It was solid with shipping.
Douglas Bader
We were all flying around up and down the coast near Dunkirk looking for enemy aircraft which seemed also to be milling around with no particular cohesion.
Douglas Bader
Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools.
Douglas Bader
If you had the height, you controlled the battle.
Douglas Bader
I am not one of those who see war as a cricket match where you first give anything to defeat the opponent and then shake hands.
Douglas Bader
If you held your fire until you were very close, you seldom missed.
Douglas Bader
Brickhill, Paul. Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader DSO, DFC. London: Odhams Press Ltd., 1954..
Douglas Bader
Lucas, Laddie. Flying Colours: The Epic Story of Douglas Bader. London: Hutchinson Publishing Group, 1981.
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