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Adolph Malan

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Quotes by Adolph Malan

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