The Bader Wing

England/New York: Midas Books/Hippcrene Books, 1981. Hardback. The Bader Wing. Slight scratch to back D/J. Douglas Bader has become a legend. But less is known about The Bader Wings and its crucial contribution to the Battle of Britain. For the first time, this book reveals the full stirring story of the indomitable legless air ace - together with the five squadrons he led: The Bader Wing os some sixty or more pilots. The book highlights the dramatic aerial actions of such immprtals as the Canadians in Bader's own 242 Squadron - Stan Turner, Willie McKnight, G. E. Ball. It describes in thrilling detail their many successes - and it does not flinch from the loss of previous lives. Moreover, the story is set against the broader canvas and controversy of The Big Wing. The tactics and strategy favouring the Wing are forcibly argued by the author, who comes down heavily for Douglas Bader and his Big Wing philosophy. So this is a book blending the best of aviation action with cool reconsideration of the history of the Battle of Britain. A must for all aeronautical connoisseurs. Illustrated. 156 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. academic and scholarly books and Modern First Editions, Reference books ,and all types of Academic Literature.). 1st Uk Edition. Cloth. Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo. Hardback.