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"MEMORIES OF BADER"

In this story Vic Skeets talks about his memories of serving at Martlesham Heath and his encounters with Douglas Bader.

Group Captain Bader was one of Martlesham Heath's most legendary pilots.  He  was a Royal Air Force flying ace during the Second World War and was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged.

"Not all Superheroes wear capes" 

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