Sailor Malan (GB 1924/26) Memorial Lecture scheduled for Saturday 14th September 2024 @ 1100, venue the Royal Cape Yacht Club, Table Bay Harbour.
The lecture shall be delivered by Executive Mayor of Cape Town Geordin Hill-Lewis. Although the subject was a famed airman, his career started on our training ship moored off Simonâs Town Naval Base followed by a period as a seagoing officer before joining the Royal Air Force. During WWII, and in particular during the Battle of Britain, he became a distinguished and decorated fighter pilot. In later years he became a famed South African activist for which he was awarded Cape Town Civic Honour posthumously in 2023.
Details below. Note: the driver of your vehicle must show his/her driverâs license to gain entry to the port.
