As a matter of interest, for many years Douglas Bader acted as an angel of mercy, traveling long distances at his own expense to hospitals to visit men, women, and children who had lost their limbs. By demonstrating how well he managed on his own tin legs he brought new hope into their shattered lives. Children still in a state of shock would perk up and take notice of this man with the big smile, cheerful confidence and tin legs, and make excellent recoveries. He became a kind of flying Pied Piper and the youngsters loved him.
Bob C