RAF Hospital Uxbridge
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RAF Hospital Uxbridge
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| Near Uxbridge, Greater London in England | |
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 RAF Hospital Uxbridge
Shown within Greater London
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| Type | Royal Air Force Hospital |
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| Owner | Ministry of Defence |
| Operator | Royal Air Force |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1925 |
| In use | 1925-2010 |
RAF Hospital Uxbridge was a military hospital within the Royal Air Force station RAF Uxbridge.
History
Douglas Bader arrived at the hospital in 1932 to recover after the amputation of both of his legs following a flying accident. It was during his stay that he met the Desoutter brothers who were pioneering the use of lightweight aluminium for the production of prosthetic limbs.[1] Bader was fitted with the new style of legs and returned to active service with the RAF, to become known as "the legless pilot".[2]
In early 1940, the officers' hospital on the station became the Women's Auxiliary Air Force Hospital.[3]
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Crozier, Hazel. (2007) RAF Uxbridge 90th Anniversary 1917–2007. RAF High Wycombe: Air Command Media Services
