Adolph Malan Quotes

South Africa, Pilot
March 24, 1910 – September, 17, 1963.

Adolph Gysbert Malan, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, better known as Sailor Malan, was a South African World War 2 fighter pilot and flying ace in the Royal Air Force who led No. 74 Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain.

Fire short bursts of 1 to 2 seconds and only when your sights are definitely 'ON.'

Adolph Malan
- Fire
- Sights
- Bursts
Always keep a sharp lookout. "Keep your finger out"!

Adolph Malan
- Keep
- Finger
- Sharp

Height gives you the initiative.

Adolph Malan
- Gives
- Initiative
- Height
INITIATIVE, AGGRESSION, AIR DISCIPLINE, and TEAM WORK are words that MEAN something in Air Fighting.

Adolph Malan
Whilst shooting think of nothing else; brace the whole of the body; have both hands on the stick; concentrate on your ring sight.

Adolph Malan
Go in quickly - Punch Hard - Get out!

Adolph Malan
- Get Out
- Quickly
Always turn and face the attack.

Adolph Malan
- Face
- Turn
- Attack
Never fly straight and level for more than 30 seconds in the combat area.

Adolph Malan
- Fly
- Combat
- Area

Make your decisions promptly. It is better to act quickly even though your tactics are not the best.

Adolph Malan
When diving to attack always leave a proportion of your formation above to act as top guard.

Adolph Malan
- Attack
- Guard
- Proportion