Malcolm_Osler

Malcolm Osler

Malcolm Osler

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Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Stephen Osler, DFC & Bar (19 March 1919 – 22 September 1971) was a South African flying ace of the Second World War, credited with 12 aerial victories.[1]

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Military career

Osler joined the South African Permanent Force in 1938 after attending a TATS pupil pilot training scheme. He joined 1 Squadron SAAF in June 1941 and assumed command of the squadron 6 months later.[1] He returned to South Africa and commanded 6 Squadron SAAF before attending a Military College Staff course. He served briefly as an instructor before joining 145 Squadron. On 29 April 1944 he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and awarded a Bar to his Distinguished Flying Cross.[2] He then took command of No. 601 Squadron RAF before serving with 1 MORU and 5 SAAF Wing before being demobilised.

Osler died suddenly on 22 September 1971.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    Shores, Christoper; Williams, Clive (1994). Aces High. Grub Street. p. 588. ISBN 1-898697-00-0.
  2. [2]
    Tidy, D (1971). "SOUTH AFRICAN AIR ACES OF WORLD WAR II". South African Military History Journal. 2 (2).
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