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The crazy-but-true story of a WWII fighter pilot who said his artificial legs saved his life

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Douglas Bader had his legs amputated after a stunt plane accident in 1931. The young pilot’s resilience would soon make him famous after Britain declared war on Nazi Germany.Douglas Bader had his legs amputated after a stunt plane accident in 1931. The young pilot’s resilience would soon make him famous after Britain declared war on Nazi Germany.