Malcolm Osler
World War II South African flying ace
About Malcolm Osler
Lived 1919 – 1971 (aged 52).
Lieutenant Colonel Malcolm Stephen Osler, (19 March 1919 – 22 September 1971) was a South African flying ace of the Second World War, credited with 12 aerial victories. 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. 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.
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Who was Malcolm Osler?
World War II South African flying ace
When was Malcolm Osler born?
Malcolm Osler was born on 7 March 1919 in Benoni.
When did Malcolm Osler die?
Malcolm Osler died on 22 September 1971 in Johannesburg.
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