Sky Tiger: The Story of Group Captain Sailor Malan

by Norman L.R. Franks

In less than 15 months Sailor Malan rose to be Britain s premier WWII fighter pilot. A born leader, superb shot and exceptional tactician Malan tested his skills over Dunkirk and later in his Spitfire during the Battle of Britain. Developing fighter tactics he rose to Station Commander at Biggin Hill and finished the war as a permanent figure in the gallery of great flyers.

208 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 1980

About the author

Norman Leslie Robert Franks was an English militaria writer who specialised in aviation topics. He focused on the pilots and squadrons of World Wars I and II.