


REACH for the SKY
Douglas Bader's Life Story
Signed by Douglas Bader
Signed on the front end paper by
Douglas Bader
Published by Collins. First edition, 1st impression 1954. 384 pages and illustrated with photographs.
Near Fine condition hardback book in a Very Good condition, unclipped dustjacket which has some neat tape repairs to the reverse. It looks smart in its protective cover.
This gripping and inspiring story of Douglas Bader is probably the most famous pilot biography of them all.
In 1931 Douglas Bader, then a brilliant 21 year old RAF pilot, crashed in a Bristol Bulldog fighter in a flying accident and lost both legs. At the outbreak of war his relentless persistence saw him re-join the RAF and by 1940 he was leading the famous 242 Sqn in the Battle of Britain. He then commanded the famous Tangmere Wing. At the time he was shot down and taken POW in August 1941, he was a leading Ace with 24 victories and one of the most famous RAF Fighter pilots. Interned in a number of prison camps (including Stalag Luft III), his persistent escape attempts saw him finish the war in Colditz.
After the war, this bestselling book and the film of the same name starring Kenneth More as Bader, ensured that he became a household name and his eponymous Foundation continues to give a huge amount of support and encouragement to other limbless people.
A nicely signed first edition copy of this iconic book with a clear and bold Bader signature on the otherwise blank front end paper.