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Cameron Dreams Of Flying A Spitfire
David Cameron says he would “love to have the chance” to fly the legendary Spitfire.
The former Prime Minister, who left Downing Street yesterday, made the admission when speaking to BBC History magazine.
In the interview, which took place before the EU referendum that led to his resignation, he said his “history hero” was flying ace Douglas Bader.
Bader joined the RAF in 1928 and lost both his legs following a crash while attempting aerobatics in 1931.
He was retired against his will on medical grounds.
Picture: Douglas Bader. Courtesy: Royal Air Force
However, following the outbreak of the Second World War, he returned to the RAF, scoring his first victory during the Battle of France in 1940 and took part in the Battle of Britain.
He was credited with 22 aerial victories, four shared victories, six probables, one shared probable and 11 enemy aircraft damaged.
Mr Cameron said he could not think of a life “more packed with courage and fortitude”.
When asked if he’d have made a good pilot, the former Conservative leader said he wouldn’t, adding:
“They’re known as ‘the few’ for a reason. This was a special breed of men, whose dedication and daring saved our country.”
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