WNG. CMDR. DOUGLAS BADER'S HAWKER HURRICANE MK.IIC

WWII - Early War

Probably the most widely-known participant in the Battle of Britain, it was on December 14, 1931 that Bader crashed in a Bulldog, after attempting a roll at very low level. Miraculously he was not killed but lost both his legs, the right one above the knee and the left below. After being fitted with artificial limbs, Bader remained in the RAF but most unhappily because he was not allowed to fly. He was retired by the Air Ministry on April 30, 1933. Following the outbreak of war, Bader became increasingly insistent about rejoining the RAF in a flying capacity. Finally, on October 18, 1939, he went to CFS Upavon for a flying test. Bader passed the test and was re-employed as a regular officer on November 26.

Limited Edition
Note:    LE-D, V7467, No. 242 Sq., Wng. Cmd. Douglas Bader, Coltishall, 1940
Wingspan: 15.25"
Scale:    1:32

Item Number:    AA35505                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Price:   $94.95