Bader - Was and is a hero of mine, he overcame terriffic odds to do what he thought was right. He stood up and was counted in a desperate hour when it would have been easier not to. He put himself in harms way so that I and YWIW junior can enjoy life. He didn't know us or my family of the time but that is not important. My hats off to him and I'd deck anyone who badmouths the services then or now.
Having said that - My mum met him in person at a dining in night in the early 70's and thought he was a very arrogant bore so full of himself that it leaked and smelt.