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Douglas Bader quotes

British Soldier February 10, 1910 – September 5, 1982

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Douglas Bader quote: "The successful pilots succeeded because they did not open fire..."
The successful pilots succeeded because they did not open fire until they were close to the target. 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
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. Douglas Bader
Don’t listen to anyone who tells you that you can’t do this or that. That’s nonsense. Make up your mind, you’ll never use crutches or a stick, then have a go at everything. Go to school, join in all the games you can. Go anywhere you want to. But never, never let them persuade you that things are too difficult or impossible. Douglas Bader
Douglas Bader quote: "Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise..."
Rules are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men. 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
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

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