The Real James Bond Part 12: Sidney Cotton — Aviator Extraordinary After the war, Cotton managed his father’s apple-drying factory in Tasmania, but his true passion for adventure soon led him back to aviation. He spent several years in Newfoundland, taking on daring assignments like airborne seal-spotting and search-and-rescue missions. One of his greatest feats was rescuing British explorer Augustine Courtauld, stranded in Greenland’s icy wilderness in 1931. During this time, Cotton's business ventures also flourished, including his investment in the Dufaycolor, a French company pioneering color film technology. This venture gave him the opportunity to travel extensively and deepen his expertise in aerial photography. Discover the full story of how Sidney Cotton inspired James Bond in our video — Sidney Cotton: Aviator Extraordinary #007 #history #sidneycotton #realjamesbond #aerialphotography #aviator #interestingfacts #didyouknow