Douglas Bader quotes

Douglas Bader was a celebrated British fighter pilot and World War II hero. Despite losing both legs in a pre-war flying accident, his determination allowed him to return to active service. He inspired countless people with his courage and leadership in the Royal Air Force. Here are 13 of his quotes:

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)
The successful pilots succeeded because they did not open fire until they were close to the target. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the obedience of fools. View quote
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If you had the height, you controlled the battle. View quote
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I am not one of those who see war as a cricket match where you first give anything to defeat the opponent and then shake hands. View quote
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If you held your fire until you were very close, you seldom missed. View quote
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If you come out of the sun, the German will never see you coming. (Douglas Bader)
Brickhill, Paul. Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader DSO, DFC. London: Odhams Press Ltd., 1954.. View quote
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Lucas, Laddie. Flying Colours: The Epic Story of Douglas Bader. London: Hutchinson Publishing Group, 1981. View quote
Douglas Bader

Douglas Bader

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Occupation: British Soldier
Born: February 21, 1910
Died: September 5, 1982
Quotes count: 13
Wikipedia: Douglas Bader

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