Duxford Scramble, by Mark Postlethwaite During the Battle of Britain, Douglas Bader with the support of his 12 Group commander Leigh-Mallory evolved the Big Wing Theory. This involved intercepting the enemy with anything up to five squadrons at a time, as opposed to the interceptions carried out by 11 group who were in the thick the fighting, and who had to meet the enemy with whatever they could get airborne in time. Seen here is Douglas Bader leading the Hurricanes of the 242 and 310 Squadrons as they scramble from Duxford to meet up with the Spitfires of 19 Squadron out of nearby Fowlmere to form the Duxford Wing Personally autographed by three (3) Battle of Britain pilots. L/E of 300 (24" x 18") |
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