BADER DOUGLAS: (1910-1982) British World War II Ace (22.5 victories), recognized for his important role during the Battle of Britain. A printed 4to programme for the Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games at Kimardinny Playing Fields, Bearsden, Glasgow, on 9th June 1979, opened by Bader in his capacity as Chieftan of the Games, and signed by him in blue ink to an inside page beneath his portrait and printed text. Together with a commemorative cover issued in honour of Bader's Bus Company individually signed by seven Battle of Britain pilots and other individuals associated with the pilot comprising Denis Crowley Milling, Hugh Dundas, Johnnie Johnson, Paddy Barthropp, Lord Goodman, Marmaduke Hussey and Joan Bader. All have signed with their names alone in bold blue and black inks. Post marked 11th September 1979. VG, 2

Douglas Bader made his last flight, in his Beech 95 Travelair, on 4th June 1979, less than a week before signing the present programme.