The US Air Force brought in a much bigger force, their own planes and pilots. After that, Polish contribution was mostly forgotten. These planes are at the Duxford airport and museum where one can buy a ticket and fly in one.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Polish pilots in the Battle of Britain
Polish pilots played a important role in the Battle of Britain. Before the Americans' entered the European war, the Poles were flying British Spitfires with small "Poland" insignia's on their fuselages.
The US Air Force brought in a much bigger force, their own planes and pilots. After that, Polish contribution was mostly forgotten. These planes are at the Duxford airport and museum where one can buy a ticket and fly in one.
The US Air Force brought in a much bigger force, their own planes and pilots. After that, Polish contribution was mostly forgotten. These planes are at the Duxford airport and museum where one can buy a ticket and fly in one.
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