Reach for the Sky: The Story of Douglas Bader

Author: Paul Brickhill 

Condition: Good. Wear and tear; heavy foxing and tanned pages

Hardcover

After losing both legs in a 1931 air crash and being dismissed by the Royal Air Force as unfit to serve, Bader defied all odds to return to the cockpit of a Spitfire and emerge as one of the most celebrated heroes of the Battle of Britain. This compelling biography book, first published in 1954, has captivated generations of readers who continually return to its pages, sharing Bader’s extraordinary story with their families and friends.

Told he would never walk unaided, Bader instead mastered dancing, swimming, golf, and tennis. Told he would never fly again, he rose to become a squadron leader and innovator of fighter tactics crucial to Britain's victory in the Battle of Britain. This biography book vividly recounts thrilling moments such as Bader’s first successful air combat, his dramatic shoot-down, and daring escapes from German POW camps, making it an unforgettable tribute to courage and resilience.

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