Bill Foxley, who has died aged 87, was considered the most badly burned airman to survive the Second World War after returning to his crashed Wellington to try and rescue a crew member; his example and support became an inspiration to later generations who suffered similar severe disabilities. He also appeared as a burnt Hurrican pilot in the film The Battle of Britain:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar ... oxley.html
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