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Old 1 January 2000, 01:00 PM   #11 (permalink)
Barrett
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Malan, a South African, was a very well regarded RAF fighter leader. Never heard the tale about using a "lame duck" as a live target for his cubs but sorta doubt it--the bomber's friends undoubtedly had a voice in the matter. After the war I believe he was involved in the anti-apartheid movement but died in 1963.
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