The painting depicts the Supermarine Spitfire
piloted by 'Sailor' Malan, in action against an Me109 piloted by Kommodore
'Vati' Moelders. This dogfight took place on Sunday 28 July 1940, over
southern Kent. Malan damaged Moelders' aircraft and the Luftwaffe
ace was wounded, but succeeded in returning to his French base -
The painting is by Tiro Vorster and is reproduced
from "Classic RAF Battles" - edited
byMichael Armitage and published by Brockhampton Press
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'Sailor'
Malan - 28 July 1940
