Plaque

Sir Douglas Bader

Erection date: 31/5/2009

Inscription

English Heritage
Sir Douglas Bader, 1910-1982, RAF fighter pilot, lived here, 1955-1982.

Plaque unveiled by Sir Richard Branson and David Bickers (Bader's son-in-law).

Site: Sir Douglas Bader (1 memorial)

SW7, Petersham Mews, 5

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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