Top 10 Quotes & Sayings by Adolph Malan

Explore popular quotes and sayings by Adolph Malan.
Last updated on September 19, 2024.
Adolph Malan

Adolph Gysbert Malan,, better known as Sailor Malan, was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force (RAF) who led No. 74 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain. He finished his fighter career in 1941 with twenty-seven destroyed, seven shared destroyed and two unconfirmed, three probables and sixteen damaged. At the time he was the RAF's leading ace, and one of the highest scoring pilots to have served wholly with Fighter Command during the Second World War.

March 24, 1910 - September 17, 1963
Whilst shooting think of nothing else; brace the whole of the body; have both hands on the stick; concentrate on your ring sight.
Always turn and face the attack.
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best. — © Adolph Malan
Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.
When diving to attack always leave a proportion of your formation above to act as top guard.
Height gives you the initiative.
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting.
Never fly straight and level for more than 30 seconds in the combat area.
Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'
Go in quickly - Punch Hard - Get out!
Always keep a sharp lookout. "Keep your finger out"!
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