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WW2 ace Douglas Bader visiting RAF Sek Kong

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1959
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WW2 RAF fighter pilot Douglas Bader visiting 28 Squadron at RAF Sek Kong.

Bader had both legs amputated after a flying accident in 1931.

His remarkable life story was told in a well-received book and film titled ‘Reach for the Sky’.

When this photograph was taken he would have been working for Shell Oil.

He continued flying after the war using Shell’s corporate aircraft.

RHKAAF Widgeon helicopter

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1960
Places shown in this photo: 

Seen here landing at Sek Kong.

Site of Sek Kong Primary School [????- ]

Former Primary School in the Sek Kong Families Village

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RAF Sek Kong swimming pool

Date picture taken (to nearest decade for older photos): 
1959
Places shown in this photo: 

RAF Sek Kong swimming pool diving area.

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