Sailor Malan
South African fighter pilot
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Adolph Gysbert Malan, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, better known as Sailor Malan, was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force who led No. 74 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. Wikipedia
Born: October 3, 1910, Wellington, South Africa
Died: September 17, 1963 (age 52 years), Kimberley, South Africa
Buried: West End Cemetery, Kimberley
Nationality: British and South African
Nickname(s): Sailor
Service/branch: Royal Navy; Royal Air Force
Years of service: 1932–1946