
Adolph Malan
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 61 years ago |
Date of birth | October 3,1910 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Born | Wellington |
South Africa | |
Date of died | September 17,1963 |
Died | Kimberley |
South Africa | |
Battles and wars | Second World War |
World War II | |
Battle of Barking Creek | |
Battle of Dunkirk | |
Battle of Britain | |
Operation Overlord | |
Years of service | 1932–1946 |
Awards | Croix de guerre |
Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945 | |
Legion of Honour | |
Distinguished Flying Cross | |
Distinguished Service Order | |
Buri | 2022-05-10 08:19:00 |
Kimberley | |
2022-05-23 08:11:42 | |
2022-06-17 13:45:01 | |
Rank | Group Captain |
Nicknam | Sailor |
Year of servic | 1932–1946 |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 842444 |
Adolph Malan Life story
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.