Fleeting Moments by Philip West

Few people become a legend in their own lifetime. Douglas Bader was one such person. An exceptional pilot and leader. At the age of 21, as a young RAF officer, he had both legs amputated after he crashed his aircraft. Through sheer guts and determination he learnt not only to walk again, but also fly, subsequently becoming the RAF’s most famous WW2 fighter pilot. Flying his Spitfire with the unmistakable DB markings, Wing Commander Bader with his wingman close by, heads home to Tangmere after another successful, action-packed day, taking on swarms of enemy aircraft intent on wreaking havoc over the south of England.

Signatures:

Primary Edition:

Flight Lieutenant Frank NEWMAN

Artists Proof & Remarques:

Group Captain Billy DRAKE DSO, DFC*, DFC (US)

Flight Lieutenant Richard JONES

Squadron Leader Geoffrey WELLUM DFC

Sqn. Ldr. Percival H. BEAKE DFC, AE

Sqn. Ldr. Douglas TIDY