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9. The flying ace
Douglas Bader, a World War II British flying ace, had a remarkable and distinguished military career despite a serious physical handicap. Specifically, Bader:
A) Had suffered amputation of both legs ü
B) Needed chemical stimulants to remain awake more than a few hours
C) Was almost completely deaf
D) Was prone to epileptic fits that could strike without warning
Bader lost his legs, one above and one below the knee, in a flying accident as a young man. Following an arduous convalescence, and extensive training with the newly-developed lightweight artificial legs, he was eventually allowed to rejoin the air force. The remarkable story of his rehabilitation and subsequent military achievements was told in the book Reach for the Sky, which was made into a film in 1956.
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