Douglas Robert Steuart Bader Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Douglas Robert Steuart Bader, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

4 records1940–19401 events1 places

Chronological biography

1940

Battle of Britain18 August 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Squadron Leader · Commander No. 242 Squadron · Duxford

Advocates concentrating fighters into larger formations against German raids.

Battle of Britain18 August 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Squadron Leader · Commander No. 242 Squadron · Duxford

Leads No. 242 Squadron during the Battle of Britain.

Battle of Britain15 September 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Squadron Leader · Commander No. 242 Squadron · Duxford

Leads fighters from Duxford during the major September battles.

Battle of Britain15 September 1940

Warfare / World War, 2nd · Squadron Leader · Commander No. 242 Squadron · Duxford

Supports the use of large Big Wing formations against Luftwaffe bombers.

Titles and roles

Squadron Leader · Commander No. 242 Squadron

Record provenance

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