Written by Eric Bogomolny . He quickly dispelled suspicions that he planned to lead the squadron from behind a desk.
Few men become legends in their lifetime.
Douglas Bader was one of these men. Fighter ace, international sportsman, constant rule-breaker and incorrigible escaper, he spread exasperation and irritation wherever he went. Yet his courage and determination in the face of crippling injuries continue to inspire people all over the world to this day. From the start, his life followed no placid pattern. When Douglas was a few months old, his family returned to India, where his father worked as a civil engineer.