South African Wg Cdr Adolph Gysbert Malan, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, better known as “Sailor” Malan, sat in a Spitfire at RAF Biggin Hill, Kent, ~1942/43.
Colour by Dan Steele
Malan was one of the most famous RAF pilots of the Second World War, who led No. 74 during the height of the Battle of Britain.