Sailor Malan
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 62 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 | |
| Other name | Sailor |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of Barking Creek | |
| Battle of Dunkirk | |
| Battle of Britain | |
| Operation Overlord | |
| Rank | Sub-lieutenant |
| Group Captain | |
| Job | Fighter pilot |
| Awards | Croix de guerre |
| Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945 | |
| Legion of Honour | |
| Distinguished Flying Cross | |
| Buri | West End Cemetery, Kimberley |
| Nicknam | Sailor |
| Year of servic | 1932–1946 |
| Battleswar | Second World War |
| Battle of Barking Creek | |
| Battle of Dunkirk | |
| Battle of Britain | |
| Operation Overlord | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 1728272 |
Sailor 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.