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Who downed Douglas Bader

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Article written by Andy Saunders entitled ‘Who downed Douglas Bader’. Douglas Bader (DB) was downed on the 9th August 1941 whilst over France leading the Tangmere Wing (at that time comprising Spitfire Squadrons 41, 610 and 616). DB flew with 616 in W3185. 610 and 616 (41 had fallen some 20 km behind) came across some Me 109s (F type). DB’s…

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