Erection date: 31/5/2009
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).
SW7, Petersham Mews, 5
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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Sir Douglas Bader
Air force officer. Born Douglas Robert Steuart Bader at St John's Wood. Commi...
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Sir Douglas Bader
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