Weather - Wind 15 – 20 mph. Cloud variable 4/10ths – 8/10ths. Visibility Fair. Slight haze throughout period and also showers.
F/O KRANC returned from LECONFIELD.

1941-08-02

Weather – Wind 5 – 10 mph. Cloud variable throughout period. Fair to fine. Visibility moderate to good.
F/L MILEWSKI left for BLACKPOOL with LAC COMPER for conservations with the Polish Depot. F/O KWAK returned from MILDENHALL on completion of Blind Approach Training Course. Four Aircraft Nos. 5688, 2852, 1602 and 1215 captained by F/O ISZKOWSKI, SGT ZYKOW, P/O RACH and F/L ONOSZKO took part in Task 50 and began their flight from FINNINGLEY at 22.37 hours. Thick mist over HAMBURG prevented accurate bombing, but all aircraft unloaded in the target area.
SGT ZYKOW returned to LYMPNE owing to shortage of petrol and F/O ISZKOWSKI crash landed for the same reason at HEMSWELL, which on account of bad visibility, he had not realised was an aerodrome. Both crews returned later unharmed to base.

1941-08-03

Weather – Wind 5 – 10 mph. 10/10 ths Cloud early. Visibility poor improving through day too good. Cloud decreasing to 5/10ths – 7/10ths. Fine.
F/Lt. MILEWSKI and LAC COMPER returned from BLACKPOOL.

1941-08-04

Weather – Wind 10 -15 mph. Cloud 6/10 ths – 8/10 ths. Intermittent showers. Visibility moderate to good about 1500 – 2000 through period.
F/O LEWALT-JEZIERSKI arrived on posting from BRAMCOTE for aircrew (Observer) duties. F/Lt. MILEWSKI left for Administrative Course at LOUGHBOROUGH.

1941-08-05

Weather – Wind gusting 30 – 35 mph for most of period. Cloud variable. Fair with showery periods. Visibility moderate to good.
Six aircraft, Nos. 1230, 9680, 1413, 5720, 1660 and 1697, captained respectively by F/LT BLAZEJEWSKI, F/O CZETOWICZ, Sgt ZYKOW, F/LT ONOSZKO, F/O ISZKOWSKI and Sgt ZAJAC took part in the bombing of FRANKFURT for this Squadron’s 51st Task. Ten tenths cloud at 12000 feet prevented accurate observations of the results of attack, but considerable numbers of fires were seen in the target area. The first aircraft leaving at 22.12, all had returned by 05.53 hours.

1941-08-06

Weather – Wind 20 mph. Cloud 8/10ths – 10/10ths. Thundery showers. Visibility mainly good. The following aircrew arrived on posting from BRAMCOTE : - P/O R.FIGURA, 781303 Sgt OMELJASZKO M. F/O L.MASLANKA, 793787 Sgt DROZDZIOK P. 780903 Sgt. MODRZEWSKI M. and 784066 Sgt WOJTOWICZ S.

1941-08-07

Weather – Wind 5 – 10 mph. Cloud 3/10ths – 5/10ths. Visibility good. Fine.
S/L R.BEILL has been appointed Commanding Officer of No. 305 Squadron. He has commanded “B” Flight almost since its inception and the Squadron’s best wishes follow him in his promotion. F/O J.OSTROWSKI assumes command of “B” Flight in his place.
Task 52 comprised the highly successful bombing of ESSEN, and was undertaken by four aircraft, Nos. 1660, 5720, 2852 and 9680 captained by F/O ISZKOWSKI, Sgt ZAJAC, Sgt ZYKOW and F/O CZETOWICZ respectively. F/O ISZKOWSKI punctured a wheel tyre on taking off through a hedge, but was able to land on return without further damage. This flight was F/O CZETOWICZ’s twentieth operational flight, on all of which he has been captain of aircraft.

1941-08-08

Weather – Wind Nil – 5mph. Misty at first. 5/10ths-8/10ths cloud variable. Visibility poor to moderate early improving later to good. Fine.
F/LT ONOSZKO and Sgt GLYDZIAK, Pilots, left for BRAMCOTE on porting screened instructional duties. No. 993166 LAC GREGORY was promoted to the rank of T/Corporal.

1941-08-09

Weather – Wind 10-15 mph. Cloud 8/10 – 10/10ths. Visibility Fair but deteriorating later in period, with rain.
F/Sgt. H.THORNE left on posting to 44 Squadron at WADDINGTON for aircrew duties. Four aircraft left for FINNINGLEY to take part in Task 53, but this was cancelled at 18.00 hours owing to bad weather over the proposed target.

1941-08-10

Weather – Wind 20–25mph. 5/10 – 7/10 ths Cloud. Visibility moderate. Mainly fine.

1941-08-11

Weather – Wind 5–15mph. Cloud 5/10ths. Thundery showers. Visibility good. Sgt LOZOWISKI left for a Blind Approach Training Course at MILDENHALL. S/L J.WOJDA left for LONDON for a three day conference at the Polish Inspectorate General.

1941-08-12

Weather – Wind 15–20mph. Cloud 6/10 – 8/10ths. Weather fine but rain at end of period. Visibility moderate to good, but poor in rain.
P/O W.KOLAKOWSKI arrived on posting from BRAMCOTE for Aircrew, Pilot, duties. Six aircraft took part in gunnery practice at WITHERNSEA. 4 aircraft left in the afternoon for FINNINGLEY to take part in Task 54. This was cancelled just before 21.00 hours, but two aircraft, Nos. 9680 and 2852 captained by F/O CZETOWICZ and Sgt ZYKOW had already taken off and the former was only able to be recalled half an hour in the air. The latter bombed ESSEN but owing to the seizing of the port engine a forced landing was made at EAST WRETHAM after Sgts. BORZECKI, KLIMIUK and JUK had baled out. Sgt JUK. Rear Gunner, sustained slight injuries to his knee and was removed to IPSWICH Hospital.

1941-08-13

Weather – Wind gale-force 45-60 mph. Cloud variable 2/10ths - 6/10ths. Fine generally but occasional showers early in period. Visibility moderate to good.
W/CDR P.DUDYINSKI and S/L R.ABRAHAM attended a Conference at HQ No.1 Group in the afternoon. No 511032 Sgt OXFORD J. has been promoted to the rank of T/Flight Sergeant.

1941-08-14

Weather – Strong wind at first decreasing to 3-5 mph. Cloud variable throghout period. Weather fine. Visibility moderate to good.
Five aircraft took part in Gunnery Exercises at WITHERNSEA. P/O LADRO flew to HONNINGTON to collect the crew of 2852 which had force landed at EAST WRETHAM on 12th August.

1941-08-15

Weather – Wind 10 – 15 mph. Cloud variable from 3/10ths – 7/10ths. Hazy for most of period. Visibility 1000 – 2000 yards.
F/O KRANC was promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant, Gunnery Officer.

1941-08-16

Weather – Wind 15-20 mph. Cloud 8/10ths. Visibility mainly good throughout day, but deteriorating to moderate in slight rain late in period.
F/O MORAWSKI arrived on posting from BRAMCOTE with F/O PESKI, 782677 Sgt JONSKI E, 792865 Sgt. WOZNIAK B, 793010 Sgt LIPSKI B, and 792693 Sgt POLESINSKI E.
Task 56, which consisted of the bombing of COLOGNE, was carried out by crews captained by F/O CZETOWICZ and F/O RACH in Aircraft Nos. 9680 and 5720 respectively.
One aircraft carried out Task 57, ROTTERDAM was the target, and was successfully bombed. The aircraft, No. 3164 was captained by Sgt ZIOLKOWSKI.

1941-08-17

Weather – Wind 10-15 mph decreasing to 5-10 mph. Cloud variable with thundery cloud and storms. Visibility moderate to poor in rain.
At 02.40 hours the aerodrome was bombed by unidentified enemy aircraft. No damage was caused and there were no casualties. 9 unexploded bombs were recovered.

1941-08-18

Weather - Wind 10-15 mph. Cloud 3/10 to 5/10ths. Visibility good during day, becoming moderate to good at night.
F/LT GILBERT left for Administration Course at LOUGHBROUGH.

1941-08-19

Weather - Wind 10-15 mph. Cloud 3/10 to 5/10ths. Fine with occasional showers. Visibility moderate to good except in showers.
808271 Corporal HUGHES left for Junior N.C.O Course at COSFORD. 780995 AC1 GAWOR and 793775 Corporal DEJLIDKO left for B.A.E.M Course.
Aircraft No. 1761, captained by F/O MORAWSKI, whilst on cross-country flight made a forced landing at HEREFORD.
Sgt MACKULA, Wireless Operator, sustained a broken leg and was taken to Hospital. The other members of the crew escaped without injury, but were severely shaken.

1941-08-20

Weather - Wind 10-15 mph. Cloud 5 to 8/10 ths. Fair to fine, with occasional showers early in period. Visibility generally 2-4 miles except in showers.
Task 58, for which four crews were detailed, was cancelled at 16.45 hours.

1941-08-21

Weather - Wind 5-10 mph. Cloud 5/10 ths but increasing to 10/10 ths in intermittent rain. Visibility 2,000 yards, but poor in rain.
Pilot Officer Antoniewicz arrived from HENLOW on posting, for Engineering Duties. F/O MORAWSKI’S crew were flown back from HEREFORD, with exception of Sgt MACKULA who was left in Hospital.

1941-08-22

Weather - Wind 15-20 mph. Cloud 3/10 – 7/10 ths. Visibility 2-3,000 yards. Fair.

1941-08-23

Weather - Wind 5-10 mph. Cloud variable throughout period. Fine at first with intermittent rain throughout most of period. Visibility poor in rain.
A Special Parade of all Polish personnel was held to mark the first anniversary of this Squadron. The parade was addressed by Wing Commander Dudzinski who, in reviewing the work of the Squadron during the past year, thanked all personnel for the enthusiasm they had shown and the support they had given to the Commanding Officer. He called for continuance of the good work already to the credit of the Squadron.

1941-08-24

Wind 5-10 mph. Cloud 3/10 – 4/10 ths. Hazy at first. Visibility poor generally, improving to moderate during middle of period.

1941-08-25

Weather – Wind 5/10 mph. Cloud 6/10 – 8/10 ths. Visibility 2,000-3,000 yards. but poor early in period with rain.
Task 60 and 61, for which five crews were detailed, was cancelled at 18.05 hours.

1941-08-26

Weather – Wind 10 – 15mph. Cloud variable throughout period. Weather fair to fine with showers at end of period. Visibility 2 – 4 miles generally.
Five crews were detailed for Task 62, but operations were cancelled at 11.45 hours.

1941-08-27

Weather – Wind 10 – 15mph gusting 20 mph late in period. Cloud 10/10 ths. Visibility moderate. Dull and hazy.
F/Lt MILEWSKI returned from Administration Course at Loughborough.

1941-08-28

Weather – Wind 15 – 20 mph. Cloud 5/10 – 7/10 ths. Visibility moderate. Slight showers. Squadron Leader ABRAHAM accompanied a 305 Squadron crew on an operational flight to OSTEND.

1941-08-29

Weather – Wind 10 – 15 mph gusting 25 – 30 mph. Cloud 5/10 – 8/10 ths. Weather showery. Visibility moderate.
13554119 AC 1 SABELL and 1306424 LAC HANDS, Wireless Operators, left on posting to CRANWELL.
Task 63 which consisted of the bombing of MANNHEIM, was successfully completed by 5 crews, captained by F/L BLAZEJEWSKI /Aircraft 1413/, P/O RACH /5720/, Sergeant ZIOLKOWSKI /3164/, F/O ISZKOWSKI /9627/ and F/O CZETOWICZ /9680/.

1941-08-30

Weather – Wind 10 – 20 mph first half of period decreasing to 5 – 10 mph late in period. Visibility moderate to good. Showery at first, fair later.
782810 LAC ZGODA proceeded to WATCHFIELD on Blind Approach Equipment Maintenance Course. 781069 Sgt MILSKI and 781200 Sgt KOLODZIEJ are attached to BLACKPOOL pending disposal.
F/O ZAWADZKI is posted to No. 18 O.T.U for screened instructor duties.

1941-08-31

Weather – Wind 5 – 10 mph. Cloud 4/10 – 6/10 ths. Visibility 2,000 – 3,000 yards. Fine.

for Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 304 Polish Squadron,
R.A.F. LINDHOLME.

Exeter

Pilot Officer Lanowski, Pilot, posted to No. 317 Squadron and attached to No. 308 Squadron. No flying because of fog.

1942-01-02

Two aircraft on weather test. No other flying because of fog.

1942-01-03

Pilot Officer Lanowski,W. (Pilot) ceased attachment to No. 308 Squadron and reported to squadron for duty. Flying Officer Mann, G. posted to squadron from Polish Depot, Blackpool. Supernumery Intelligence. Two aircraft on weather test. No other flying. Weather still bad.

1942-01-04

Pilots, Aircraft and ground Crews proceeded to Warnwell for 5 days on Air Firing.

1942-01-05

Firing training at Warnwell. F/O Mann, S. reposted to squadron for Intelligence duties. F/O Harczlak posted to R.A.F. Station Exeter and [Illegible] to squadron intelligence.

1942-01-06

Spitfire VB No. BL 303 transferred to squadron [Illegible] air from No. 6 M.U. Firing Training at Warnwell.

1942-01-07

Pilot Officer Szulc, W. admitted to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. Firing Training at Warnwell. Spitfire VB No. AA.677 transferred to R.A.F . Station, Exeter.

1942-01-08

Firing Training at Warnwell.

1942-01-09

Firing Training at Warnwell.

1942-01-10

Spitfire VB. No. [Illegible] .343 transferred to squadron by air from No. 6 M.U. Aircraft, Pilots and crews returned from Warnwell on completion of course.

1942-01-11

Two aircraft, section 317 (Polish) squadron (Spitfire VB) took off from Exeter 12.00 hours 11.1.42 to propect a cruiser (Skipper) proceeding westwards from Plymouth. While on patrol at 500 feet some 3 miles S.W. of Eddystone, Blue Two (F/O Lukaszewicz) sighted a doubtful aircraft 1 1/12 miles distant at sea level approaching the ship from S.S.E. Blue Two warned Blue One (F/L Ozyra) on the intercom. that he was going to investigate, and Blue One thereupon spotted the doubtful aircraft flying just above sea level. On approaching nearer our pilots recognised the aircraft as Ju 88 [Illegible] had [Illegible] immediately sighted our fighters and turned for the south at full throttle. Our pilots followed. /Blue Two
Blue Two at starboard astern quarter and Blue One a little to the rear of Blue Two at port astern quarter at 12.50 hours. Blue Two opened the attack at 300 yards closing to 150 yards range with a short burst from starboard astern quarter closely followed by Blue One who gave a short and a long burst from port astern quarter. Blue Two then made his second attack experiencing slight return fire from rear gun position the bullets recocheting off the sea up at our pilots. Our pilots then carried out alternate attacks closing at times to less than fifty yards until all there ammunition was exhausted. Our pilots silenced the rear gunner after the second attack and the enemy aircraft took only slight evasive action swerving a little as our pilots approached very close. When approx. 40 miles out from Plymouth Blue Two’s engine began to overheat and having expended all his ammunition he set course for Plymouth. Blue One circled round looking for both Blue Two and Ju. 88 and then saw one wing of the Ju. 88 sticking up out of the water No survivors were seen. Blue One circled the spot again [Illegible] his Cine Gun during the combat.

1942-01-12

Aircraft employed on local flying R/T and air to ground firing.

1942-01-13

Pilot Officer Hrycak and sergeant Kuryllowicz (pilots proceeded to Davenport to join Polish destroyer for Naval [Illegible]. aircraft employed on convoy patrol, local flying, dusk flying Camera Gun Training and R/T interception pra ctise. [Illegible] aircraft scrambled without interception.

1942-01-14

Aircraft employed on convoy patrol, local flying air to ground training firing.

1942-01-15

F/Lt. Ostaszewski posted to R.A.F. Station Tangmere for operations duties. Aircraft employed on dusk flying, air to ground firing and R/T practise.

1942-01-16

No flying because of bad weather. Nothing futher to report.

1942-01-17

Information received that 780443 Sgt. Baranowski T. previously reported missing on 30.12.41 is now prisoner of war. Whereabouts not stated. One aircraft on weather test. No other flying because of bad weather.

1942-01-18

Aircraft employed on camera gun, air to ground firing and formation flying.

1942-01-19

F/O Harczlak ceased attached to a squadron. No flying because of bad weather.

1942-01-20

Aircraft employed on convoy patrol and air firing.

1942-01-21

No flying because of bad weather. Nothing to report.

1942-01-22

No. 780959 Sgt/Pilot Olsewski, E. reported for duty from No. 308 Squadron. No flying because of bad weather.

1942-01-23

Aircraft employed on convoy patrol and air firing. Two aircraft scrambled without interception.

1942-01-24

Spitfire VB No. AD. 307 transferred to 43 Group Deposit account. Aircraft employed on formation flying and camera gun. Four aircraft flew to Bolthend and returned same day.

1942-01-25

Sgt. Kuryllowicz made forced landing on drome with wheels up u/s through engine trouble. The aircraft Spitfire VB No. AD. 321 was damaged and transferred to 43 Group Deposit account. Aircraft employed on formation flying,camera gun, altitude flying, low flying and dusk flying Four aircraft on convoy patrol.

1942-01-26

Twelve aircraft proceeded to Bolthend. Five on them were employed during day in search for two pilots of 306 Squadron. reported missing and presumed to be shot down in sea. All aircraft returned same day.

1942-01-27

No flying because of bad weather. Nothing futher to report.

1942-01-28

P/O Xiezopolski damaged airacrew of Spitfire VB No. W .3424 whilst taxying round perineter track colliding with a Hillman Van which was going in the opposite direction. Six aircraft employed on camera gun and formation flying. Aircraft employed on night flying and dusk flying.

1942-01-29

Spitfire VB No. BL.439 allotted to No. 317 Squadron from 39 M.U. and delivered by air.
Three aircraft scrambled without interception. Aircraft employed on camera gun training. Air to ground firing and air control practices. Two aircraft employed on dawn flying. F/O Grazyrski No. P.0732 posted to squadron from No. 3 S. of T.T. [Illegible] Engineer Officer. and attached to No. 3 S. of T.T.

1942-01-30

F/O L. Martel posted to 38 O .T .U. Grangemouth. A/F/Lt. Duriasz M. No. 78750 posted to squadron from 302 squadron for operations duties. No flying because of bad weather. Two aircrafts scrambled without interception.

1942-01-31

F/Lt. Ozyra overshot and crashed in Spitfire VB AA.756 and damaged the aircraft but without injury to himself. Eleven aircraft practiced re-arm and re-fuel under gas conditions. “A” Flight using one tanker completed operations in 20 minutes. “B” Flight using two tankers completed operation in 16 minutes. Aircraft employed on formation flying. Practice attacks, local flying, R/T practice and air to ground firing.

1943.10.01

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Fog prevailed. No operational flying but some day training.
Total Times :- 2 hrs 20 min.

1943.10.02

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Weather at last clear again. Two uneventful Fighter Direction Ops. With Navy. Some day training.
Total Times :- 43 hrs 50 min.

1943.10.03

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also some day and night flying training. Total Times :- 47 hrs 15 min.

1943.10.04

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Weather deteriorated. Some day training. Total Times :- 35 hr 15 min.

1943.10.05

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some day flying training. Total Times :- 4 hrs 10 mins.

1943.10.06

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some day and night training. Total times: 8 hrs 45 mins.

1943.10.07

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Two uneventful Fighter Direction Operations with Navy. Weather greatly improved. Also some day and night flying training carried out. Total Times :- 44 hrs 05 min.

1943.10.08

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One uneventful offensive patrol as protection for air/sea rescue flown by 4 Mosquitos, two air/sea rescue patrols each by one Mosquito. F/O. Sochacki/F/O. Sliwak found the dinghy with one airman off Scilly Isles. An uneventful Instep Patrol carried out. Day and Night flying training carried. Total Times :- 44 hrs 45 mins.

1943.10.09

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One Instep Patrol and some day flying training carried out. Total Times :- 18 hrs 45 mins.

1943.10.10

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Visit to the Squadron by the Polish Armed Forces C in C. General Sosnkowski, who conferred Virtuti Militari on S.Ldr. Ranoszek and the Gallantry Cross (K.W.) on 15 Polish Aircrew of Squadron. Owing to considerable fog there was no flying at all.

1943.10.11

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One special escort Instep patrol and some day and night flying training. Total Times :- 42 hrs

1943.10.12

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Weather foggy. Only day and night flying training carried out. Total Times :- 5 hrs 20 min.

1943.10.13

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One Instep patrol and one Fighter Direction Operation with the Navy. In each case one aircraft returned early owing to engine trouble. Some day and night training. Total Times :- 50 hrs.

1943.10.14

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Two Instep patrols. Day and night flying training carried out. Total Times :- 52 hrs 15 mins.

1943.10.15

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Two uneventful Instep patrols and some day and night flying training. Total Times :- 44 hours.

1943.10.16

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Bad weather. Only some day and night flying training. Total Times :- 2 hrs 40 min.

1943.10.17

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. F.Lt. Smogor, Pilot and F.O. Raczynski, Nav.Rad. returned early owing to R/T trouble. F/Sgt. Dunin, Pilot and F.O. Buckiewicz, Nav.Rad. had to land immediately after take off owing to engine trouble. They took off in another aircraft. Some G.C.I. practice and flying training carried out. Total Times :- 43 hrs.

1943.10.18

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some flying training. Total Times :- 1 hr 45 mins.

1943.10.19

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some flying training. Total Times :- 2 hr 40 min.

1943.10.20

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One uneventful Instep patrol. Also flying training. Total Times :- 30 hrs 35 mins.

1943.10.21

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Two aircraft returned early owing to R/T and engine trouble. Some day and night flying training. Total Times :- 40 hrs 45 mins.

1943.10.22

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Weather foggy. One uneventful Instep patrol. Some flying training. Total Times :- 25 hr 40 min.

1943.10.23

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Two Instep patrols. The first uneventful. Two aircraft from the second returned early owing to engine trouble. The other two aircraft damaged a cargo ship (probably French) in defended area. Some flying training.
Total Times :- 49 hrs 15 mins.

1943.10.24

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also flying training. Total Times :- 41 hrs 05 min.

1943.10.25

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also two Air/Sea Rescue searches, each by one Mosquito, the latter search after sunset. Some flying training carried out. Total Times :- 47 hrs 30 mins.

1943.10.26

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One Air/Sea Resque and two Instep patrols. One aircraft returned early owing to engine trouble. One aircraft with crew, W.O. Los, pilot, and Sgt. Posner, Nav.Rad. missing. Cause unknown. Last heard on R/T at 19.25 hrs, approx. 49.50N 8.20W. Some flying training. Total Times :- 31 hr 05 min.

1943.10.27

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Air/Sea Rescue search after the missing aircraft carried out by three Mosquitos. No results. Some flying training carried out. Total Times :- 21 hrs 10 mins.

1943.10.28

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some flying training. Total Times :- 17 hr 30 min.

1943.10.29

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No operational flying owing to bad weather. Some flying training. Total Times :- 15 hr 20 min.

1943.10.30

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Weather slightly improved. One uneventful Instep patrol. Some flying training carried out.
Total Times :- 30 hrs 05 min.

1943.10.31

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Very bad weather prevailed through the day. No flying possible.

[Illegible]
Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force

Predannack

Althogh the weather has not been favourable for flying during this month, the Squadron has had several encounters with the enemy in the Bay of Biscay and we are glad to report the following results. On the 11th. one of our patrols of 4 Mosquitos was carrying out a Fighter Direction Operation with the Navy when it met six ME.110’s and without loss or damage to ourselves, destroyed one of them, probably destroyed two and damaged three. Shortly afterwards another of our patrols also co-operating with the Navy had an encounter with six JU.88’s of which it destroyed four and damaged another. We suffered no losses in personnel. One of our aircraft crash landed (Cat. B) and one was slightly damaged (Cat. A). On the 25th another of our patrols ran into 8 JU.88’s and destroyed two of them, probably destroyed another, and damaged three. In this engagement one of our aircraft was slightly damaged (Cat. A) and another though still in R/T contact immediately afterwards failed to return to base and we regret to have to record the loss of f/Sgt. Lowndes and his navigator F/Sgt. Cotton. Our equipment has consisted mainly of Mosquitos II though we have brought the number of our Mosquitos VI up to six. We supply every day eight aircraft for Instep patrols in the Bay of Biscay and 2 aircraft for G.C.I. practice and night training (if serviceability permits). During the moon period we had 4 aircraft at night readiness as well.

1943.09.01

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No flying carried out.

1943.09.02

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also some flying training. Total times: 37 hrs. 20 mins.

1943.09.03

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also some flying training. Total times: 39 hrs. 35 mins.

1943.09.04

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Two uneventful Instep patrols; the first returned owing to unfavourable weather conditions. Also some flying training carried out. Total times: 34 hrs. 15 mins.

1943.09.05

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One Fighter Direction Operation with Navy carried out. Later an Instep patrol was flown and a burst was fired across bows of tunneymen seen on return journey. Also some flying training. Weather fine with scattered thunder showers. Total times: 41 hrs. 05 min.

1943.09.06

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Two Fighter Direction Operation with Navy. Some flying training (day and night). Total times: 43 hr. 30 min.
F.O. Letowski posted from Squadron.

1943.09.07

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Two uneventful Instep patrols. Also some flying training F.O. W. Piotrowski, F.O. G. L. Fowler, F.O. Hannawin, P.O. Tofts, F/Sgt. L. J. Lowndes and Sgt. I. Cotton joined the Squadron for flying duties. Total times: 40 hr. 10 mins.

1943.09.08

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Two uneventful Instep patrols flown. Also some flying training (day and night). Total times: 47 hr 35 min.

1943.09.09

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One Instep Patrol flown during which two tunneymen were seen fishing. One was attacked and its mast fell off. Weather showery. Some flying training carried out. Total times: 19 hr 35 min.

1943.09.10

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Two Instep patrols flown; various British aircraft, naval units and a convoy as well as a French fishing boat seen. Total times: 29 hrs 15 mins.

1943.09.11

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A very successful day. Two fighter direction operations with navy carried out. In the first, six ME 110’s were encountered of which F/Sgt. Dunin-Rzuchowski (Nav. P.O. Buckiewicz) destroyed one, W/C. Orzechowski (Nav. F.Lt. Szponarowicz) probably destroyed one and damaged three, and S/Ldr. Damgs (Nav. F/Lt. Sylwestrowicz) probably destroyed one. S/Ldr. Damsz, one of whose engines overheated, returned safely on the other. In the second operation 6 JU.88’s were met and S/Ldr Lewandowski (Nav. F.O. Mika) destroyed two and damaged another, while W.O. Szemplinski (Nav. F/Sgt. Tillman) destroyed another two. W.O. Szemplinski’s aircraft received several hits and his windscreen was smashed by pieces from an e/a. Sgt. Brochocki (Nav. F.Lt. Gebicki) was attacked by a Beaufighter during the combat but he dived into clouds. His starboard engine feathered and he crash landed at base (Cat. B) Weather was good. Also some flying training carried out (day and night. Total times: 43 hrs 35 mins.

1943.09.12

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No flying carried out.

1943.09.13

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Some flying training (day and night) F.O. Cassels, Intelligence Officer proceeded to 123 Airfield on posting. Total Hours:- 5 hrs 20 mins.

1943.09.14

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Night flying training. Total times: 5 hrs 10 mins.

1943.09.15

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Two Instep patrols flown. During the first, three ships were investigated and these fired at our aircraft without hitting them. The ships were British sloops. Flying training also carried out. F.O. Palul posted from Squadron. Total times: 41 hrs 55 mins.

1943.09.16

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A little flying training. Unfavourable weather. Total Times: 3 hrs 40 mins.

1943.09.17

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Two Air-Sea Rescue operations carried out but nothing located. Two Fighter Direction Operations with Navy carried out. Weather showers some flying training undertaken (day and night).
Total Times:- 62 hours

1943.09.18

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Two uneventful Instep patrols flown. Some flying training carried out. Sgt. Brochocki (pilot) posted to D.P.I.G. Total Times:- 38 hrs 10 mins.

1943.09.19

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Some Flying training carried out. Total Times: 13 hrs 10 mins.

1943.09.20

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Some flying training carried out. Total Times: 14 hrs.

1943.09.21

Predannack

Two offensive patrols despatched, one to attack some JU.88’s reported to be carrying out bomber practice between Belle Ile and Ile De Groix, the other to protect four-engined aircraft engaged against U-boats West of Scillies. Owing to insufficient cloud cover the first mission had to be abandoned. The second patrol was uneventful. Weather showery. Some flying training (day and night) carried out. Total Times: 34 hours 55 mins.

1943.09.22

Predannack

Two uneventful Instep patrols. Some flying training (day and night). Total Times: 64 hrs 50 mins.

1943.09.23

Predannack

One uneventful Instep patrol. Some flying training carried out. Weather good. Total Times: 27 hrs 50 mins.

1943.09.24

Predannack

One uneventful Instep patrol. Weather good. Some flying training. Total Times: 27 hrs 10 min.

1943.09.25

Predannack

Two Instep patrols were carried out. The second was uneventful but in the first our aircraft had a successful encounter with 7 or 8 JU.88’s. F/Sgt. Steinke (Nav. P.O. Sadowski) destroyed one, probably destroyed another and damaged a third. S.Ldr. Damsz (Nav. F.L. Szponarowicz) destroyed one and damaged another and W.O. Jankowiak (Nav. F/Sgt. Karais) destroyed one. Weather 8/10 cloud. We have unfortunately to record that since the engagement and the order to return to base F/Sgt. Lowndes and his navigator F/Sgt. Cotton have not been heard of. Some flying training carried out. Total Times: 30 hrs 15 mins.

1943.09.26

Predannack

Two uneventful Fighter Direction Operations with Navy carried out. Also flying training (day and night). Total Times:- 48 hrs 55 mins.

1943.09.27

Predannack

One uneventful Instep Patrol. Weather continues bad. Some flying training. Total Times: 19 hrs 15 min.

1943.09.28

Predannack

One uneventful Instep Patrol. Weather showery. Flying training (day and night)
Total Times: 21 hrs 25 min.

1943.09.29

Predannack

One uneventful Instep Patrol curtailed owing to drizzle. A little flying training.
Total Times: 6 hrs 25 mins.

1943.09.30

Predannack

Weather very Foggy. No flying carried out.

[Illegible]
Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force

Predannack

The major news this month is our move to Predannack at 36 hours notice on August 5th to 7th. We exchanged aircraft and jobs with 264 Squadron and got the worst of both bargains. The aircraft left behind at Fairwood were at a high state of maintenance, one of the tops of the wave with major inspections completed and so on. The aircraft we took over at Predannack were in the trough of the wave, and 264 Squadron had had to struggle against odds with underestablished M Flight and an echelon whose numbers were at low tide. As to the job; 264 Squadron had been required to supply twelve aircraft per day for Instep sorties; to help them were two detachments of four aircraft, one from 456 (R.A.A.F.) Squadron, and one from ourselves. Obviously, when we arrived we absorbed our own detachment and we have struggled to provide twelve aircraft with only 456 to help us. Incidentally it should be noted here that they are a grand crowd to work with and have given all help in their power. At the time of writing, representations have been made, and it is hoped that our lot will soon be made lighter.
As far as the flying itself has gone, we have had reasonable weather and have maintained the effort. F.W.190s have been met in the Bay, and we regret to have to record our first battle casualty, F.Sgt. Eckert and F.O. Maluszek were lost in action against F.W’s.
The Squadron Commander has put forward a scheme for using Mk. IV AI on Instep Patrols, and if it is accepted it will enable us to work further out in the bay in the JU.88 area, instead of working nearer to France on their presumed tracks home. We have also to record the arrival of the first batch of Mosquito VI aircraft.

1943.07.31 — 1943.08.01

Predannack

Weather operational until 03.00 hours. Two uneventful ‘Flower’ sorties were flown, and four other patrols.
Total Hours :- 19 hrs. 45 mins.

1943.08.01

Predannack

Weather non-operational during most of day and all night, a little test flying and no patrols.

1943.08.02

Predannack

Weather improved at dawn and the usual practices an N.F.Ts. were flown. At night one uneventful (Flower) sortie was flown and three patrols totalling 8 hrs. 20 mins.

1943.08.03

Predannack

Weather operational throughout. An A.S.R. flight was undertaken at 06.15 hours for a missingP.43, and further help was offered; for once Group had sufficient aircraft!! Two patrols were flown at night; day and night operational hours totalled 6 hrs 10 mins. 4 aircraft moved to Predannack to re-inforce 264 Squadron.

1943.08.04 — 1943.08.11

Predannack

Owing to weather conditions on the 4th and our move to Predannack, no flying was undertaken. This does not include the 8th on which day our re-inforcement at Predannack flew on an air sea-rescue search which ended in all four aircraft landing in very bad weather at Fairwood. F.Lt. Smogor landed an hour after the other with R.T. trouble.

1943.08.09 — 1943.08.10

Predannack

No operational flying was undertaken and acceptance tests were carried out on the aircraft we took over from 264 Squadron.

From 11th onwards thid diary is a record of Instep patrols flown. It follows that a flying test is made before operational flights. Where other flights, e.g. A.S.R., are made they are listed, and two aircraft are at readiness each day for A.S.R. purposes. At our present pressure of work, training flying and night flying are at a standstill. The courses and turning point times are of no value to this diary; one piece of sea is like another, and any interest, other than combats and sightings, is the province of Coastal Command.

1943.08.11

Predannack

Two sorties each of four aircraft, nothing reported by either. Weather good here and throughout tripe. F.Sgt. Dunin-Rzuchowski flying from Fairwood to Predannack in a Magister reported overdue. Two aircraft from A Flight searched the Bristol channel until 23.00 hours but found nothing. Instep total time 30-45 hours.

1943.08.12

Predannack

A Mosquito of 264 Squadron spotted Sgt. Dunin at 07.40 in his dinghy; he was picked up O.K. at 09.05 hours by R.M.L. Three uneventful instep sorties totalled 40.25 hours. Weather remained good.

1943.08.13

Predannack

Weather fair to begin with but closed down later. The first Instep sortie got off, completed patrol, but could not land back at base. 1 aircraft landed St. Morgan and three aircraft landed at Exeter. Remaining sorties abandoned. Total times 20.20 hours.

1943.08.14

Predannack

Weather continued non-operational and all sorties were abandoned.

1943.08.15

Predannack

Weather improved and two sections of four aircraft completed their patrols which were uneventful. Total times 28.30 hrs.

1943.08.16

Predannack

Weather maintained, two sorties of four aircraft and 1 sortie of three aircraft were flown. One aircraft did not take off owing to boost pressure trouble. Nothing to report. Total times 51.10 hrs.

1943.08.17

Predannack

Weather operational at bas, but a front with unsettled weather behind it was encountered and all aircraft returned early. Total Times :- 11.45 hours.

1943.08.18

Predannack

Weather operational and three full sorties were flown, all were uneventful. Total times 46.10 hrs.

1943.08.19

Predannack

Weather non-operational all day, crews released before lunch.

1943.08.20

Predannack

Weather improved, three sorties were flown one being of 3 a/c only. Nothing was reported. Total times 42.05 hrs.

1943.08.21

Predannack

Weather remained fair and two complete sorties were flown with exception of F.Lt. Smogor who returned after 90 mins. with engine trouble. Total times. 32.35 hours.

1943.08.22

Predannack

Two Instep patrols were flown totalling 24.55 hours. One A.S.R. patrol was flown, S.Ldr. Lewandowski leading with P.O. Pelka, F.Sgt. Wojczynski and F/Sgt. Eckert.
At 49.94 N O6.50 W while flying at 100 ft, our aircraft spotted 4 F.W. 190s.flying in pairs, heading N.N.E. slightly above them. Our aircraft turned on to a vector of 320 degrees, but a moment later the F.W’s turned on to them and attacked from astern, opening fire at S.Ldr. Lewandowski from 500 yards. He was then on port sid of formation, he took successful evasive action which brought F/Sgt. Eckert into the outside position. The same e/a jettisoned its L.R. tank and dived on F/Sgt. Eckert and fired two bursts from 300 to 50 yards range. His tail disintegrated and his aircraft caught fire and crashed into the sea. Our aircraft were shadowed by 2 e/a for three minutes. The other e/a circled smoke patch in sea. Time for 3 surviving aircraft totalled 4 hrs 35 mins.

1943.08.23

Predannack

Weather good, two uneventful sorties flown. Total times 30.20 hrs.

1943.08.24

Predannack

Weather still good. Two sorties flown Totalling 56.20 hrs. Coastal Command required sorties to consists of 6 aircraft each. Each patrol to-day was therefore increased to 6 aircraft, but it is felt that 6 is a bad number from tactical point of view.

1943.08.25

Predannack

10 Group have refused to allow sorties of 6 aircraft, much to our relief, but have agreed to a formation of 8. Accordingly we flew one sortie of 8 aircraft to-day. F/Sgt. Wojczynski did not take off. S.Ldr. Lewandowski had petrol trouble and returned, escorted by 1 aircraft, later F/Sgt. Gorski also turned back, escorted by 1 aircraft and landed on one engine. The remaining 3 completed their patrol. Total time 26.10 hours.

1943.08.26

Predannack

Expecting to fly 2 patrols of 6 aircraft. 10 Group had laid on only two sorties. To-day, therefore, we flew 2 sorties with 4 aircraft in each. Nothing was reported.

1943.08.27

Predannack

Weather at base fine, but adverse reports from the Bay of Biscay caused all crews to be released at 13.00 hrs.

1943.08.28

Predannack

No Sorties carried out. Weather non-operational.

1943.08.29

Predannack

Weather conditions throughout the day were poor and no operational flying was carried out.

1943.08.30

Predannack

No Sorties carried out. Weather non-operational.

1943.08.31

Predannack

Weather conditions poor and no flying carried out.

[Illegible]
For Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force.

Fairwood Common

July has been a very interesting month, but bad weather has rather drowned the spirit of interest, in that it has put a severe limit to our offensive operations.
First of all our part in Operation Instep ceased on 6th. that meant that our L.R. aircraft would be available for Ranger and Flower operations again. Hardly had they returned before they were whipped off again for the use of 264 Squadron; the latter were to give in return A.I. aircraft. the first two exchange aircraft were very “ropey” (no Squadron Engineer officer would lose such an opportunity!!), however, we had them just long enough to make good a year’s undone A.I. modifications and to fit a couple of new engines when our own L.R. aircraft were returned to us finally. During the moon period no less then sixteen Ranger sorties were laid on. Unfortunately a persistent low pressure area took ten days to move from the Bay of Biscay as fat as Rennes, and the consequent thunderstorms and rain prevented a single sortie being flown. Once the moon had gone the weather improved and it has been possible to fly some “Flower” sorties. On the 15th, 62 O.T.U. sent a couple of Ansons and some “Gee” instructors under F.Lt. Sharman; All our Navigators benefited greatly from their instruction. One wonders why all conversions and new equipment courses cannot be run on these lines. To go even further, it should be possible for tour expired crews to travel from Station to Station, passing on the benefit of their experience and checking up flying technique and discipline. The navigators who have attended the F.T.U. course at Ford all say that squadrons would benefit if such a course went on tour. Lastly, we have been providing support for Exercise Jantzen, attacking targets each day and simulating both bomber and fighter attacks.

1943.07.01

Fairwood Common

Weather fine with valley mist in the early hours. Convoy escort was provided for Young II and practice flying continued. By night two patrols totalling 3 hours 35 mins. were flown and cross country flying was carried out.

1943.07.02

Fairwood Common

Weather continued operational throughout but no operational flying was undertaken. Practices continued. Our Instep detachment flew an uneventful sortie from Predannack.

1943.07.03

Fairwood Common

Weather fine, practice flying continued by day and by night. At 21.45 Coachman 46 was scrambled after a weather recco J.U.88 in St. George’s Channel but no track was available on the Hun.

1943.07.04

Fairwood Common

Weather cloudy, improving later. Practices continued and two patrols were flown at night totalling 3 hours 45 mins. F.O. La Sota Gladzik posted from P.I.G. for Intelligence duties.

1943.07.05

Fairwood Common

Weather cloudy but with excellent visibility. Considerable training flying throughout the 24 hrs. F/Sgt. Steinke on cross country No. 4 had trouble with port engine off the Isle of Man and returned on starboard engine, landing back at 17.30 hrs. No operational flying. F.O. Kopcewicz posted to P.I.G. The last Instep flight from Predannack was flown and again it proved uneventful.

1943.07.06

Fairwood Common

Weather showery and clouds, but visibility good. Practice flying only, including Practice Bullseye at night. F/Sgt. Staziker posted to 264 Squadron.

1943.07.07

Fairwood Common

Weather fair with showers. One convoy escort was flown during the day. Owing to heavy icing conditions no night flying was undertaken. F.O. Beda detached to No. 3 F.I.S. No. 41 Pilots Twin Engine Co…

1943.07.08

Fairwood Common

Cloudy weather continued with showery conditions; practice flying continued throughout day and night. Two night patrols totalling 2 hours 5 mins were flown.

1943.07.09

Fairwood Common

Weather intermittent rain, clearing up late in afternoon, leaving time for Night Flying Tests only. Practice continued by night.

1943.07.10

Fairwood Common

Weather non-operational with mist and rain. No flying.

1943.07.11

Fairwood Common

Weather still unfit for flying.

1943.07.12

Fairwood Common

Weather improved considerably and flying practices resumed at high pressure. During the night four patrols totalling 9 hours 15 mins were flown.

1943.07.13

Fairwood Common

Heavy wind (up to 40 m.p.h.) and rain prohibited flying until 14.00, thereafter flying continued and two night patrols totalling 4 hours were flown. F.O. Martin attached to F.I.U. Ford for Navigator Leaders course.

1943.07.14

Fairwood Common

Weather generally poor but operational by day. In the early morning Jersey 31 searches from the Smalls to Hartland for a Whitley believed to be in the sea. No night flying.

1943.07.15

Fairwood Common

Weather non-operational until afternoon. Night Flying Tests were flown and four night patrols totalling 9 hours 15 mins were flown. Two aircraft reinforce Cricklade because of Hun activity to the East. To-day the Anson circus with training facilities for GEE box arrived. F.Lt. Canputer, Hughes and Sharman attached to the Squadron from No. 62 O.T.U. for instructor duties.

1943.07.16

Fairwood Common

Weather fine at first, gradually deteriorating until 03.00 when it became non-operational. Training continued by day and night. At night Mass Raid procedure was tried during the Bullseye Exercise held. Middle Wallop was the controlling sector.

1943.07.17

Fairwood Common

The Wing Commander was airborne for nearly three hours in the early hours searching for a Wellington. The weather was mainly non-operational throughout the period and night flying was stopped early.

1943.07.18

Fairwood Common

Weather operational in the sector and practice flying continued. Conditions over France were too bad for our Ranger aircraft to do more than reach their advance bases, from which they were recalled.

1943.07.19

Fairwood Common

Weather continued operational in the Sector and local flying was possible but again conditions to the South prohibited the Ranger sories going as planned.

1943.07.20

Fairwood Common

The band of bad weather to the south persisted, local and training flying were possible by day but again the Ranger programme had to be scrubbed, although local night flying was possible.

1943.07.21

Fairwood Common

Weather unchanged. Again practice flying was possible in the locality and to the East and North, throughout the 24 hours, but no offensive sorties could be undertaken.

1943.07.22

Fairwood Common

Weather fine until 01.30. Practice flying by day, and one night patrol of 45 minutes were undertaken. Jersey 16 made a flight to identify an unidentified M/V during the morning. At 03.00 Jersey 21, W/Cmdr. Orzechowski and F.Lt. Szponarowicz were scrambled to intercept an enemy aircraft. 2 enemy aircraft were over the area, this being the first enemy activity for many weeks. The chase extended from the Lundy Isle area as far as the Channel Isles. Our aircraft was scrambled late, had to climb to 20.000 feet and overcome an initial divergence of some 80 miles. He managed to get within 3 miles of the bandit before passing out of Exminster coverage, where he was recalled. 3aircraft went to Castle Camp for operation “Flower” but it was cancelled.

1943.07.23

Fairwood Common

Weather poor and flying undertaken through the period were Night Flying Tests.

1943.07.24

Fairwood Common

Weather showed improvement and day flying was continued. By night, in addition to practices, two patrols totalling 4 hours were flown.

1943.07.25

Fairwood Common

Weather improvement continued. Practice and local flying undertaken including Bullseye at night. Two “Flower” patrols were flown by Jersey 16, F.Lt. Smogor and F.Lt. Raczynski; and Jersey 29 – W.O. Jankowiak and F/Sgt. Karais. These were uneventful.

1943.07.26

Fairwood Common

Weather fair. Night Flying Tests made by day. At night two FLOWER Patrols by F.Lt. Smogor, F.Lt. Raczynski, and by P.O. Sochacki and F.O. Sliwak to ARDORF. Both uneventful. S.Ldr. Szablowski posted to 54 O.T.U. for Instructor’s duties on completion of tour of duty. Sgt. Kirkbride posted to Unit from RAF. Defford.

1943.07.27

Fairwood Common

Weather fair. Three Day convoy patrols without any event. Two FLOWER patrols to FLORENNES.

1943.07.28

Fairwood Common

Weather unfavourable. Practice and Night Flying Tests by day. The weather closed down at night.

1943.07.29

Fairwood Common

Weather fair. Practice and Night Flying Tests by day – Training flight at night.

1943.07.30

Fairwood Common

Weather fair. Two FLOWER patrols from FORD as Bomber support which was uneventful. Attempts at intercepting one Hostile which was uneventful for reasons given in F.541.

1943.07.31

Fairwood Common

Weather fair. Training and test flights by day and practice flight by night.

[Illegible]
Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force.

Fairwood Common

Some relaxation of our night readiness state (commented upon at the end of last month’s summary of events) has enabled us to proceed with the training of crews for offensive operations. On the 26th of June we had ten crews ready to undertake Ranger sorties, and other crews are rapidly reaching the required standard. During the “moon” period, air to sea and air to ground firing training at night could not be undertaken owing to weather, but the cross country flights have been flown regularly in all conditions of weather and moon. No Ranger or Intruder sorties could be undertaken, however, because all our L.R. aircraft are employed on “Instep” at Predannack. The daily summary for June gives details of Instep activity, the only comment necessary is that S.Ldr. Szablowski and his detachment had a good share of what excitement there was going. It should be noted here in connection with offensive work, that we have, at last, been supplied with sufficient “G” box equipment to get cracking with training; F.Lt. Krawiecki (Nav.Radio) and F.O. Krupski (R.D.F. Section) are conducting a course at high pressure. In their defensive role, the Squadron has had an uneventful month; aircraft have been provided each night to work with Fairwood Common and with Portreath, but there has been no enemy activity in either sector. In general, the month’s activity has depended on the weather, for the first three weeks cold and squally conditions alternated with mist and steady rain, whereas the last week provided excellent flying conditions. To avoid redundancy training flying is not detailed, and where it is mentioned it indicates training in the activities listed above. For the same reason, and since this is a night fighter squadron we continue to list only operational hours flown at night.

1943.06.01

Fairwood Common

Weather cloudy with showers, flying training continued by day, and two aircraft escorted convoy ”Occasion”. At night the weather closed down and there was no flying.
Flying hours. Day :- 17.00. Night :- Nil.

1943.06.02

Fairwood Common

The weather, unchanged, allowed test and practice flying by day and one curtained patrol at night. No enemy activity.
Flying hours. Day :- 16.20. Night :- 1.10

1943.06.03

Fairwood Common

A slight improvement in weather obtained. Two aircraft patrolled convoy “Topaz” in addition to the usual non-operational flying. One uneventful patrol flown at night.
Flying hours. Day :- 32.05 Night :- 2.35.

1943.06.04

Fairwood Common

The weather deteriorated again during the day making night flying impossible. It was feared that it might interfere with the visit to this station planned by Air Marshal H.R.H. The Duke of Gloucester. Fortunately he was able to land here to make his visit and to take off on his way before the weather became completely U.S. H.R.H. attended by the A.O.C. No 10 Group and G/Cpt. Willoughby de Broke, among other things saw a fly past of three Mosquitos in formation with starboard propellers feathered. Although we write it, it was an impressive piece of work. He was then introduced to the Squadron and Flight Commanders and was shown “Ranger” material in the briefing room. In the afternoon the A.O.C. invested S.Ldr. Ranoszek with the D.F.C. In his speech A.V.M. Steele broke the news that we were to undertake “Instep” patrols from Predannack. One convoy patrol was flown and there was no night flying.
Flying hours :- Day. :- 5.20 Night. Nil.

1943.06.05
Fairwood Common

Weather still poor closing right down by nightfall. Three aircraft escorted convoy “Border III”, in addition the usual N.F.T’s were flown.
Flying hours :- Day. 28.00 Night. Nil

1943.06.06

Fairwood Common

A short improvement in weather conditions was welcome. Two patrols over convoy “Stratus” were included in 29.30 hours of day flying and two night patrols totalled 3 hrs. 50 minutes.

1943.06.07

Fairwood Common

Weather closed in completely no flying was undertaken by day or by night.

1943.06.08

Fairwood Common

Weather continued non-operational with no flying at all. F.Lt. Krawiecki and P.O. Buckiewicz were attached to No. 60 O.T.U. for “G” Box course.

1943.06.09

Fairwood Common

Flying again impossible except between 18.00 and 23.00 hrs. N.F.T’s brought flying hours to 2.40 between those hours. F.O. Zykun (pilot) and F.Lt. Kalinowski posted to-day from 151 Sqdn. They will fly with “B: Flight.

1943.06.10

Fairwood Common

A slight improvement in weather saw an increase in training and practice flying, but it was again non-operational by nightfall.
Flying hours :- Day. 16.50 Night. Nil.

1943.06.11

Fairwood Common

Weather as yesterday. One aircraft flew a convoy patrol. F.O. Warpechowski posted to No. 305 Squadron. Flying hours :- Day. 18.00 Night. Nil

1943.05.12

Fairwood Common

A great improvement in weather conditions to-day. At 11.58 coachman 36 – airborne for cross country, was diverted to intercept Hostile 984 – this was unsuccessful. A further attempt by Jersey 26 identified as a Sunderland. At night there was considerable enemy activity in the Plymouth area, seven patrols were flown in response but Jerry did not penetrate deeply enough to get involved wither with our Portreath aircraft or our Fairwood Common ones.
Flying hours. Day 26.30 Night 12.40.

1943.06.13

Fairwood Common

Weather improvement maintained. Our detachment at Predannack flew its first “Instep” patrol to-day; the patrol was uneventful and returned early owing to weather conditions. Four night patrols were flown, no enemy activity.
Flying Hours :- Day 18.30 Night 8.35.

1943.06.14

Fairwood Common

Weather fair to cloudy. The second Instep patrol was flown this day and provided a measure of excitement. The formation of four Mosquitos consisted of three from this Squadron, S.Ldr. Szablowski (Pilot) Sgt. Gajewski (Nav.Radio), F.O. Pelka (Pilot) F/Sgt. Zakrocki (Nav.Radio) and F.O. Gorzanka (Pilot) and F.O. Maluszek (Nav.Radio) in company with F.O. Harris (Pilot) and Sgt. Skeel of 410 Squadron (R.C.A.F). At 09.30 hours at 44° 50’ N. 08° 50’ W the formation led by S.Ldr. Szablowski saw five U Boats on the surface. The leader ordered line astern and directed attack against the second U boat, he saw strikes on the conning tower, he then attacked the third submarine again seeing strikes. The submarine set up a heavy barrage from quick firing guns and L.M.Gs. S.Ldr. Szablowski’s port engine was hit and stopped.
F.O. Pelka, coming in second, found his cannon would not fire, the third and fourth aircraft did not attack because by then the barrage had really got going and because S.Ldr. Szablowski’s engine was smoking. The engagement was broken off and S.Ldr. Szablowski returned on one engine (a distance of some 500 miles) and made a belly landing at Predannack (Hydraulics worked by port engine). The remainder completed their patrol. Weather at place of attack 3 to 5/10s at 1500 visibility 10 to 15 miles, some precipitation. Two night patrols were flown but there was no enemy activity.

1943.06.15

Fairwood Common

Weather still fair with showers, closing down at night. Day flying 12.35 hours night Nil. After doing a N.F.T. P.O. Sochacki (Pilot), F.O. Sliwak (Nav.Radio) were landing when starboard leg of undercarriage collapsed. Enquiry showed that it was unlocked. Crew unhurt. F.O. Baykowski posted to P.I.G.

1943.06.16

Fairwood Common

Weather as for yesterday again closing down at night. Day hours, including one convoy patrol, totalled 29.20. Night hours including two patrols, totalled 2 hours.

1943.06.17

Fairwood Common

Weather fair, practice flying continued and one convoy patrol was carried out. One night patrol was flown. P.O. Sochacki was unlucky to have undercarriage trouble again on landing after Cross Country. His port leg would not come down as soon as he had decided to land with only one, the weather broke and visibility was reduced to 300 yards, however, he made an excellent crash landing and aircraft damage was reduced to a minimum.
Day Hours 9.00 Night 4.00.

1943.06.18

Fairwood Common

Weather broke down and there was no flying by day or night. S.Ldr. Ranoszek’s posting as P.L.O. No. 10 Group came through to-day.

1943.06.19

Fairwood Common

After 18.00 the weather cleared, and flying was possible. Two night patrols were flown. One Instep patrol with three aircraft. S.Ldr. Szablowski (Pilot), Sgt. Gajewski (Nav.Radio), F.L. Bienkowski (Pilot), F.O. Borzemski (Nav.Radio) and F.O. Pelka (Pilot), F/Sgt. Zakrocki (Nav.Radio) with F.O. Murray, 410 Squadron, sighted a B.V.138 flying on the deck. S.L. Szablowski ordered the formation into line astern and swung into attack. F.O. Murray did not understand the order and came in sharply to attack independently. His turn was too sharp and his first attack was ineffective. The other three aircraft attacked in turn and all saw strikes. The B.V.138 climbed for cloud but S.Ldr. Szablowski and F.O. Pelka were able to get in a second attack from head-on. The enemy aircraft was smoking but still appeared able to climb, so S.Ldr. Szablowski went above it and ordered F.O. Pelka to remain below. The enemy aircraft just reached the cloud and staggered and F.O. Pelka delivered the coup de grace; the a/a crashed into the sea and caught fire. Three survivors were seen to reach a dinghy.
Total Hours Day 13.15. Night 5.40 including interception of a bogey which proved to be a Halifax by W.Cmdr. Orzechowski.

1943.06.20

Fairwood Common

Weather cloudy closing down at night. 26 hrs were flown by day and none by night.

1943.06.21

Fairwood Common

Jersey 27, F/Sgt. Dunin-Rzuchowski homed a Wellington at first light. He had to lower undercarriage by emergency system and landed without fail wheel, very slight damage. On Instep patrol our three aircraft in company with an R.C.A.F. Mosquito of 410 Squadron attacked two small merchant ships at 44.08N. 08.17W. S.L. Szablowski, F.O. Pelka and F.Lt. Bienkowski attacked and left one ship smoking from the bridge; some feeble return fire was experiences.

1943.06.22

Fairwood Common

Weather poor and closing down at night. One day convoy patrol was flown and P.O. Pacholczyk patrolled the Saltee Islands but saw nothing. Day hours 13.15 Night Nil. F/Sgt. Gorski (Pilot) and Sgt. Thomason (Nav.Radio) British, were posted to us from 54 OUT.
F.O. Tarnowski posted to No. 6 A.A.C.U.

1943.06.23

Fairwood Common

Weather improving. By day one convoy patrol was flown and F/Sgt. Jaworski was scrambled to investigate an ‘X’ raid which proved to be friendly. By night two patrols were flown. Total Hours day 25.00 Night 5.40

1943.06.24

Fairwood Common

Weather improvement maintained, normal day test and training flying continued and two night patrols were flown.
Total Flying Hours Day 17.50 Night 4.00

1943.06.25

Fairwood Common

Weather good. Test and training flying by day from patrols at night. Times Day. 21.20 Night. 14.40 F/Sgt. Saffery posted this day to No. 62 O.T.U. as Instructor; F.O. Maluszek is crewed up with F/Sgt. Eckert in his place.

1943.06.26

Fairwood Common

Weather fine. Training flying continued by day. During the night no patrols were flown, but the usual night training and cross country training flights were continued. An uneventful Instep patrol was flown from Predannack. Crews now attached there :- F.Lt. Damsz (Pilot). F.Lt. Sylwestrowicz (Nav.Radio) F.Lt. Dunin (Pilot) P.O. Buckiewicz (Nav.Radio) W.O Szemplinski (Pilot) Sgt. Tillman (British Nav.Radio).

1943.06.27

Fairwood Common

Weather fine. Training continued and four patrols totalling 8 hours were flown at night. We regret to record a fatal accident. F.Lt. Grzanka was making an engine test with F/Sgt. Oyrzanowski, Chief Mech E “C” Flight as passenger. They were testing an aircraft after a major overhaul. The aircraft was flying low and crashed a mile south of the airfield for caused at present unknown. F.Lt Grzanka was killed and F/Sgt. Oyrzanowski died next day in hospital.

1943.06.28

Fairwood Common

Weather fine no patrols by day or night, but training continued. F.O. Beda (Pilot) and W.O. Trawicki attached to R.A.F. Locking for S/L. course. P.O. Sadowski re-posted to this Unit after being commissioned and attending officer’s school Cosford.

1943.06.29

Fairwood Common

Weather fine. Training flying continued by day and by night. Four night patrols flown totalling 8 hours 45 mins. F/Sgt. Kielczewski (Pilot) and Sgt. Kirkbride (Nav.Radio.British) attached to R.A.F. Locking for S/L course.

1943.06.30

Fairwood Common

Weather fine, turning to mist at night which prevented night flying; day training continued. An uneventful Instep patrol was flown; the only incident being that F.O. Damsz had to return with airscrew trouble and W.O. Szemplinski with compass trouble. W.O. Zaniewski (Pilot) and F.Sgt. Ostrowski (Nav.Radio) to R.A.F. Locking for 24 hour S/L course.

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For Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force.

Exeter

01.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
02.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
03.05 Beaufighters VIF. X.8134 and X.8012 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
03.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
Day weather conditions were fair and flying training continued.
15.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.7935 crashed at Winkleigh, Devon after engines had cut. The cause of this accident has not yet been established. Sgt. Jarzembowski, Observer (Radio) was killed, F/Sgt. J.Malinowski, Pilot and Sgt. R. Newman of the A.T.C., passenger were both slightly injured. The aircraft was burnt out. Weather conditions were by night were poor and there was no operational flying.
Total Flying Hours :- 12.10. Day. - 14.35. Night.

1942.08.02

Exeter

Day weather conditions were poor and deteriorated. In the afternoon and evening violent thunderstorms and heavy rainfall. Flying was restricted by day to night flying tests. Weather conditions improved at night and three operational patrols were flown.
23.25 Beaufighters VIF. X.8109, X.8027, and X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
Total Flying Hours :- 6.45. Day. - 4.55. Night.

1942.08.03

Exeter

01.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
01.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
Weather conditions then deteriorated and heavy ground mists prevented any further flying from taking place. There was no enemy activity in the area. Later rain fell but conditions improved in the early evening and flying was possible. At night poor visibility prevented flying and as there was no enemy activity in the area no operational flights were made.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.00. Day. - 5.00. Night.

1942.08.04

Exeter

05.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
06.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training continued with Beaufighter and Oxford aircraft. Weather at night was excellent for night flying and enemy aircraft were operating singly in the area.
22.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol
23.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrol
Total Flying Hours :- 20.10. Day. - 3.10. Night.

1942.08.05

Exeter

01.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 and X.8149 took off from Exeter on operational patrols. Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
02.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts and interceptions.
02.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported that contact had been established with an enemy aircraft at 20000ft. There was pronounced steady weaving but a visual was obtained on 4 exhausts at a distance of 200 yds. A.S.I. was 200. Our pilot closed to 150 yards following jinks for three complete weaves. Fire from E/A upper rear turret was passing overhead. There was no I.F.F. or resing lights so our pilot closed to 50 yds.and fired a very short burst with cannons only. He saw strikes and flashes and E/A dived away burning from starboard engine and other parts. E/A descended steadily in a slow spin and our pilot saw the aircraft burning below on the water. Time 01.31 hours. Pilot then asked for a fix and another customer. After a few vectors he was told a hun was coming in from the South at the same height, 13,500ft. A.S.I. 280 and three miles ahead. Contact was established 4/5000ft above. Our pilot climbed hard to 19.000ft holding contact all the way. A visual on one exhaust well above was obtained, and our pilot closed in but could not pick out silhouette. He opened fire at approx 150 yds diving, between the two exhausts but saw no results and there was return fire. E/A suddenly dived away. Our pilot fired another long burst with cannon and M.G. and saw strikes on the end of the right wing and in between exhausts. Return fire ceased and E/A continued to dive weaving from right to left. Our pilot fired several more short bursts and the E/A was next seen burning on the ground. Time 01.47 hours. Pilot, F.O. Ranoszek, Observer (Radio) Sgt. Trzaskowski. Two enemy aircraft claimed as destroyed.
02.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8035 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8149 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported that contact on Raid 133 was established at 14000ft. range on a climbing aircraft. Our aircraft followed at 200 A.S.I. to approx 20000ft. Visual obtained on four exhausts of a single tail machine but could not identify. Exhausts were very bright. Our pilot fired a short burst – there was no return return fire and the starboard engine exploded The E/A immediately began a slow glide and vanished. Our pilot followed and E/A was next seen burning on the water at 02.58 hours. Hope Cove report that their ‘blip” broke into six pieces at point 55 miles South. One E/A claimed as destroyed, Pilot, F.O. Szablowski, Observer (Radio) Sgt. Gajewski.
04.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good – flying training continued with Beaufighter, Blenheim and Oxford aircraft. Weather at night was operational.
23.05 Beaufighters VIF. X.7936 and X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
Total Flying Hours. 19.55. Day. - 16.40. Night.

1942.08.06

Exeter

00.10 Beaufighters VIF. X.8207 and X.8149 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
00.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8149 landed and report no contacts or interceptions.
01.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
05.10 Beaufighters VIF. X.8134 and X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
05.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
06.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather conditions by day were good and training was continued. Night weather conditions were operational.
23.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 and X.8149 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 took off from Exeter on operational patrol. Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.50. Day. - 18.55. Night.

1942.08.07

Exeter

00.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol. Beaufighter VIF. X.8149 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training with Beaufighter aircraft continued. Weather conditions deteriorated at night and there was no flying of any as no enemy aircraft were in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.50. Day. - 7.10. Night.

1942.08.08

Exeter

Weather by day was poor and flying was restricted to night flying tests of readiness aircraft. F.O. Golonski, Signals officer returned to this Unit on cessation of his attachment to H.Q. No.11 Group. Weather conditions improved at night and limited flying was possible.
23.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
24.00 Beaufighter VIF. X. 7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 5.50. Day. - 0.25. Night.

1942.08.09

Exeter

00.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed [nieczytelne] owing to technical trouble.
02.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Good weather conditions obtained by day and training continued. Weather conditions at night were also good and both operational and training flights were carried out.
21.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 and X.7936 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
21.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed with technical trouble.
21.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 12.25. Day. - 11.55. Night.

1942.08.10

Exeter

00.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions. Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed owing to technical trouble.
01.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 Took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather conditions by day were good and flying training with Beaufighter aircraft continued. At Night conditions were good and operational patrols were flown.
21.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 Took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 13.45. Day. - 10.35. Night.

1942.08.11

Exeter

01.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.45 Beaufighters VIF. X.8109 and 8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Poor weather conditions obtained by day and flying was restricted to night flying tests of readiness aircraft. F.O Krawiecki, Observer (Radio) left the Unit on posting to No. 54 O.T.U.
Weather conditions by night were poor.
21.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 4.55. Day. - 6.40. Night.

1942.08.12

Exeter

01.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather then closed down and became non-operational. Day weather conditions were poor with bad visibility and flying was again restricted. F.O. Rach left on posting to No. 54 O.T.U. for flying instructor duties. Weather conditions at night were operational.
21.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 and X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed owing to technical difficulty.
22.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 6.45. Day. - 5.25. Night.

1942.08.13

Exeter

00.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather closed down after this and no further flying was possible. Day weather conditions were poor and flying was restricted. F/Lt. Neyder left the Unit on posting to No. 23 Squadron for flying duties. Operational flying was possible in the earlier part of the night but the weather subsequently closed down.
21.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours. 12.00. Day. - 7.50. Night.

1942.08.14

Exeter

00.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training continued with Beaufighter and Oxford aircraft. Visibility deteriorated in the evening.
19.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on day patrol owing to enemy aircraft in the area and conditions of bad visibility making day fighter interception difficult.
20.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
21.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Weather conditions in the early part of the night were operational.
21.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.50. Day. - 5.00. Night.

1942.08.15

Exeter

00.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were poor and flying was restricted to night flying tests of readiness aircraft. F.O. Bienkowski, Pilot, and P.O. Maluszek Observer (Radio) left the Unit on attachment to No. 2 School of Air Navigation, Cranage, for the short navigation course. Weather conditions at night were non-operational and there was no flying.
Total Flying Hours :- 6.00. Day. - 0.25. Night.

1942.08.16

Exeter

Weather conditions by day were good and flying training continued. Conditions at night were also good and numerous operational patrols were made.
21.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.25 Beaufighters VIF. X.8005 and X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 returned to base as port engine magneto was dropping revolutions.
23.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8108 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 18.30. Day. - 7.55. Night.

1942.08.17

Exeter

00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 and X.8109 took [nieczytelne] off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8108 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training continued throughout the day. F.O. Dziegielewski left the Unit on posting to No. 54 O.T.U. for flying instructor duties. Weather conditions at night were operational.
22.10 Beaufighters VIF. X.8108 and X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 and X.8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 19.35. Day. - 17.45. Night.

1942.08.18

Exeter

00.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8108 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8134 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8027 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather subsequently closed down and as there was no enemy activity in the area there was no more flying before daylight. Weather conditions by day were fair and flying training was continued.
F/Lt. Buczynski left the Unit on attachment to H.Q. Fighter Command for C.T.U. course. Weather was operational at night.
21.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 12.25. Day. - 11.55. Night.

1942.08.19

Exeter

00.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather conditions by day were good and training on Beaufighter and Blenheim aircraft was continued. Weather at night was operational.
21.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.15 Beaufighters VIF. X.8005 and X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.15. Day. - 10.45. Night.

1942.08.20

Exeter

001.0 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather then closed down and as there was no enemy activity in the area flying was stopped. Day conditions were good and flying training was continued throughout the day. At night weather conditions were also good and operational patrols were flown. There was no enemy activity in the area.
21.30 Beaufighters VIF. X. 7952 and X.8005 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 23.00. Day. - 9.00. Night.

1942.08.21

Exeter

00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8005 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were fair but rain and bad visibility restricted flying. At night conditions improved and flying was possible. There was no enemy activity in the area.
20.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8109 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.35. Day. - 11.55. Night.

1942.08.22

Exeter

00.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather conditions by day were excellent and flying training with Beaufighter and Oxford aircraft continued. Weather conditions at night were operational.
21.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.55 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
Total Flying Hours :- 20.20. Day. - 9.25. Night.

1942.08.23

Exeter

00.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no interceptions.
00.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
02.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Good weather conditions obtained throughout the day and flying training continued. Excellent weather conditions at night made both operational and practice flights possible. There was no enemy activity in the area.
21.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 and X.8025 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8108 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
23.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.45. Day. – 16.00. Night.

1942.08.24

Exeter

00.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8108 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training with Beaufighter and Oxford aircraft continued. At night the weather deteriorated and there was no flying.
Total Flying Hours :- 18.15. Day. - 4.10. Night.

1942.08.25

Exeter

Bad weather conditions with rain and very poor visibility throughout the day and there was practically no flying. At night conditions were also bad and the weather was non-operational.
Total Flying Hours :- 1.35. Day. - Nil. Night.

1942.08.26

Exeter

Weather improved by day and flying training continued. Weather conditions by night were also good.
21.10 Beaufighter VIF. X. 7936 and X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
21.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8267 and X.8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.30 Beaufighter VIF. X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8267 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions. Beaufighters VIF. X.8148 and X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 18.25. Day. 8.30 Night.

1942.08.27

Exeter

00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8148 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
04.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
05.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Good weather conditions obtained throughout the day and flying training continued. P.O. Mika Observer (Radio) left the Unit on posting to No. 54 O.T.U. for instructor duties.
Weather at night was operational but There was no enemy activity in the area.
21.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.15 Beaufighters VIF. X.8012 AND x.8025 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
22.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
24.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 20.00. Day. 4.20. Night.

1942.08.28

Exeter

00.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
00.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8209 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Day weather conditions were good and flying training continued. By night weather was excellent and a large number of patrols were flown.
21.05 Beaufighters VIF. X.8012 and X.7952 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
22.25 Beaufighters VIF. X.8013 and X.7948 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.15 Beaufighters VIF. X.7936 and 8155 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
23.35 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.40 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 and X.8155 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
23.50 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
24.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.7948 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.15. Day. 11.40. Night.

1942.08.29

Exeter

00.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8267 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
00.20 Beaufighter VIF. X.7952 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
01.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
01.05 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
02.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8012 and X. 8013 took off from Exeter on operational patrols.
02.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.8267 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
03.15 Beaufighter VIF. X.8025 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
04.00 Beaufighter VIF. X.8207 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
04.10 Beaufighter VIF. X.8013 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
04.25 Beaufighter VIF. X.8092 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Weather conditions by day were fair and training continued and after one short operational patrol weather closed down and became non-operational.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.10. day. 13.30. night.

1942.08.30

Exeter

Day weather conditions were fair and training with Beaufighter aircraft was continued. At night weather deteriorated and after a single patrol became non-operational. There was no enemy activity in the area.
20.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 took off from Exeter on operational patrol.
21.45 Beaufighter VIF. X.7936 landed and reported no contacts or interceptions.
Total Flying Hours :- 10.25. Day. 1.00. Night.

1942.08.31

Exeter

Poor weather conditions obtained and flying was restricted to night flying tests. At night weather deteriorated and became non-operational. F.O. Beinkowski, Pilot and P.O. Maluszek, Observer (Radio) returned to the Unit on completion of the short navigation course.
Total Flying Hours :- 5.35. Day. Nil. Night.

[Illegible]
Squadron Leader, Commanding,
No. 307 (Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force Station, Exeter.

INGHAM

Weather conditions 5/10 cloud. After morning parade daily inspection of aircraft was carried
out. Three aircraft were tested in single engine flying, two were practiced in circuits and
landings, and two flights were made by instruments. Lorenz was practiced, and one cross
country was made form base to Blackpool, Prestwick, Harwick, to base. Total day flying 12.50
hours. Night flying – four crews completed circuits and landings, and two cross countries were
made – base to Eatterick, Stradishall, Brise Norton, to base. Total night flying 10.05 hours.

1942-07-02

INGHAM

4/10 cloud. Morning parade and daily inspection of aircraft. One cross country was made,
one test of “George”, one engine flying, and bombing practice were made. One flight was made
for testing W/T. Flying time, 9.25 hours. Fourteen crews were briefed for operations over
BREMEN, 12 of which completed the task, two having to abandon, one owing to engine trouble,
and the other, owing to the front gunner being taken ill owing to oxygen failure. This proved
to be a very successful raid, heavy damage being inflicted. Aircraft B. piloted by P/O KUBACKI
was hit by flak on the return journey, and ran out of petrol. He successfully ditched his
aircraft about 25 miles east of Mablethorpe, which floated for 20 minutes. The crew were picked
up by a Mablethorpe merchant man after 2 hours, the crew being non the worse for their experience.

1942-07-03

INGHAM

5/10 cloud. Normal morning parade, and daily inspection of aircraft. Operational crews were
rested after the previous night work. Other crews completed, circuits and landings, two air-
craft were delivered to Hemswell Mainteneance Section. During the afternoon observers were lec-
tured on navigation. Total day flying hours one.

1942-07-04

INGHAM

Weather conditions remained the same, and after morning parade and inspection of aircraft, the
following was indulged in. – circuits and landings, aircraft tests one cross country from base
to Mildenhall to base. During the afternoon, all aircrew were given one hours physical train-
ing. Two circuits and landings were made at night. Five aircraft took part in a Sea Rescue
reconnaissance, flying time 20 hours 45 minutes.

1942-07-05

INGHAM
Weather became slightly worse, and after church parade at Hemswell, daily inspection of aircraft
was carried out. Four aircraft were given flying tests, after which instrument flying, one
engine flying, take-off with full bomb load, and a cross country, base to Mildenhall to base,
was carried out. Nine crews were briefed for mining operations, eight of which completed the
operation successfully, one, owing to a navigational error had to abandon the task, and brought
its load back to base.

1942-07-06

INGHAM

Weather conditions improved slightly, and after morning parade, and inspection of aircraft,
the crews which had not been on operations the previous night were practiced in Lorenz, circuits
and landings, one engine flying, bombing practice, take-off with full load. Total flying time
3 hours 30 minutes. Night flying – seven flights were made of circuits and landings, total
flying time 3.15 hours.

1942-07-07

INGHAM

Weather 9/10 Cloud. After usual parade and daily inspection of aircraft two crews made
a cross county from Bast – Bramcote – Base. Two crews were practiced in taking off with full
bomb load, and a height test was made. One aircraft was brought back from Maintenance section at
Hemswell. Ten crews were briefed for Mine Laying and all completed the operations successfully
without incident, although all aircraft ran into electrical storm.

1942-07-08

INGHAM

Weather conditions improved again, and after the morning parade and inspection of aircraft three
aircraft were flown to Hemswell to the Maintenance section for repair, one being brought back.
Four flights were made of circuits and landings and take off with full bomb load was practiced.
Total day hours 4.40 mins. During the afternoon 10 crews were briefed for operations on
WILHELMSHAVEN. This raid was not so successful three of our crews failing to complete the mission,
one through enemy interception, one to engine failure and the other to a navigational error,
the the latt however attacked the BREMERHAVEN area but did not observe results. On this raid
usually intense flak was encountered, but the remining seven aircraft pressed home their
attacks and captains all report that very large fires were left buring in the target area.
Unfortunately aircraft J-1489 captained by Sgt. Szychowiak failed to return from this operations.
The captain ditched his aircraft owing to engine having been hit. Unfortunately the front gunner
Sgt. Rawski was thrown forward and down towards the lower escape hatch when the aircraft hit the
sea and as it sunk immediately the crew were unsuccessful in their attempts to help him. The rest of
the crew were picked up by a Sea Rescue Boat and landed at Grimsby. The captain`s head was slightly
injured and all suffered slightly from exposure, but have now completely recovered.

1942-07-09

INGHAM

9/10 Cloud cover and after usual morning parade and inspection of aircraft, two cross country`s
were made. Base – Northcoates – Base, and Base – Bramcote – Base, one aircraft completed a
circuits and landings exercises, and instrument exercises were indulged in. Four aircraft took
part in a Sea Rescue Search, total hour 18,05.

1942-07-10

INGHAM
Weather conditions remained the same and after the morning routine work the following exercises
were taken, height tests, take off with full bomb load, two pilots practiced the “George” and one
cross country was made from base to Northcoates – base.

1942-07-11

INGHAM

6/10 cloud, morning parade and daily inspection of aircraft, four cross countrays` were made
Base – Mildenhall – Base,Base – Newark – Penrhos – Prestwick, Prestwick – York – Base. Two pilots
practiced Lorenz landings, take off with full bomb load, and a George Test was made.
Night flying – circuits and landings.

1942-07-12

INGHAM

Morning parade and daily inspection of aircraft, and the following exercises were made.
aircraft test, “George” test, take off with fullbomb load, height tests, and two crews
practiced air firing. One cross country was made from Base – Mildenhall – Bramcote – Base.
Night flying included three cross countrys, Base – Abingdon – Cambridge – Withering - Base.
Four crews practiced circuits and landing. Total night hours 10.45.

1942-07-13

INGHAM

Weather conditions very poor 10/10 cloud. After normal morning parade and daily inspection of
aircraft, one pilot took off for Lorenz practice. A cross country was made base to Bramcote
base. Take off with full bomb load was practiced, and gunnery practice, air to air. Aircraft
were tested, and wireless likewise. Eight crews were briefed for operations on Duisburg, seven
of which completed the task, one had to abandon the mission owing to very bad icing, and jettisoned
its bomb load. This operation was not very successful owing to very poor weather conditions.

1942-07-14

INGHAM

Weather improved slightly. Normal morning parade and daily inspection of aircraft. Day flying
included one flight base Cosford base, two flights base Marham base, take off with full bomb loads,
and a cross country base Bramcote base, total flying hours 5 hours 35 minutes. Four crews were
briefed for mine laying operations, all completed successfully.

1942-07-15

INGHAM

Weather conditions remained the same, and day flying included four flights for bombing practice,
one cross country, base Holme, Hendon, base, two aircraft tests, take off with full bomb load, single
engine flying, and air gunners were practiced in air to air firing. Operations were ordered but
during the afternoon were cancelled.

1942-07-16

INGHAM

7/10 cloud, and after the usual morning routine three crews took off for instrument flying exer-
cises, one flight was made base Hendon base, and one crew completed circuits and landings,
Lorenz practice, cross country base Bramcote base, physical training and lectures for observers
were included in the afternoon`s routine.

1942-07-17

INGHAM

9/10 cloud. During the morning one flight was made from base to Bramcote to base, all flying
in the afternoon was cancelled owing to inclement weather conditions. All personnel were given
an afternoon off.

1942-07-18

INGHAM

Poor weather conditions prevailed, and after the morning routine, day flying included a cross
country base Manby base, instrument flying was also carried out. During the afternoon lectures
were held on dinghy, fire and parachute drill.

1942-07-19

INGHAM

Day flying included four flights for one engine flying and instrument practice, “George” and
aircraft tests were carried out, one height test, and a cross country base Bramcote base.
Lorenz practices were made, also take off with full bomb load. Total day hours 13. Night
flying included three flights, circuits and landings, one aircraft bombing practice, after this
the programme was cancelled owing to bad weather conditions. Night hours 4 hours 20 minutes.

1942-07-20

INGHAM

Very bad weather conditions, and all flying was cancelled for the day. Lectures for aircrew
were held in the morning, and all personnel were given the afternoon free.

1942-07-21

INGHAM

Weather improved slightly and day flying included a cross country from base to Bramcote to base.
and two flights were made, one a single engine flying, the other instrument flying. Seven aircraft
took off for bombing practice, one for a height test, and three aircraft tests, after which the
take off with full bomb load was practiced. After a full day`s work, total hours of which were
15, operations were again ordered for DUISBURG, and thirteen crews were briefed, unfortunately
two captains had to abandon the task, owing to engine trouble, and brought back to base their bombs
and one attacked the aerodrome south of HAARLEN owing to engine trouble, the remaining ten
completed an excellent job of work, and al reported that very heavy damage was done, and all were
unanimous in the success of the trip.

1942-07-22

INGHAM

Very poor weather conditions and after morning parade, a daily inspection of aircraft, those
crews who had not been on operations the previous night were lectured. Aircraft L piloted by
P/O. WLODRCZYK returned to base from Coltishall where he had landed the previous night, all personnel
were given the afternoon free.

1942-07-23

INGHAM

7/10 cloud, and after the morning routine, six flights were made for instrument practice, three
aircraft were tested, and take off with full bomb load was practiced by one crew, another flight
combined instrument flying and single engine flying. Height tests were to have been carried out
but were cancelled owing to a raid alarm.

1942-07-24

INGHAM

Weather conditions remained the same, three aircraft practiced formation flying, and an aircraft
test was combined with engine flying. One flight was made for Lorenz practice, and another
practiced take off with full bomb load. Total flying 7 hours 20 minutes.

1942-07-25

INGHAM

Weather improved slightly, and day flying included, six aircraft in formation flying, five flights
for Lorenz practice, one take off with full bomb load, one height test, two firing practices, air
to air, circuits and landings, two cross countries, total day hours 17 hours 50 minutes. 13
crews were briefed for operations again on DUISBURG, and all of them completed this operation
in very poor weather conditions. Considerable opposition was encountered, and aircraft E.1244
captained by F/O METLER was engaged in combat with an enemy aircraft, the rear gunner, S. JANEK
was killed and the wireless operator very slightly injured. The captain made an extra ordinary
good landing at base on one wheel, the other having been punctured by flak, this aircraft was
heavily damaged.

1942-07-26

INGHAM

4/10 cloud, and after Church parade, morning routine work was carried out. Day flying included
four aircraft tests, one height test, two cross countries from base to Mildenhall to base.
Operations were ordered for HAMBURG, sixteen crews were briefed and were lead by Group Captain A.M.
Wray MC, DFC, AFC, one aircraft failed to return from this operation, and one owing to being attacked
by an enemy aircraft was forced to abandon the mission, the remaining aircraft pressed home their
attack, and terrific damage must have been done. The captains in their reports all remark on the
very high success of the trip, and one states that it was very nearly a second Cologne.

1942-07-27

INGHAM

Weather conditions continued to improve and crews were all given the morning off after their
efforts of the previous night. During the afternoon, one sortie was made on a sea rescue search
total hours 5 hours 30 minutes.

1942-07-28

INGHAM

3/10 cloud, and after normal morning parade, daily inspections of aircraft was carried out, after
which the followingflights were indulged in. two aircraft tests, two flights on take off with
full bomb load, 2 aircraft tests combined with one engine flying, one aircraft test combined with
one engine flying and “George” test. Two aircraft were brought back from Hemswell maintenance
section. One cross country flight was made from Blyton to base. One flight on circuits and
landings, and one aircraft delivered to Hemswell maintenance section. Total flying hours 9.10.
14 crews were briefed for operations, but in the evening at 22.15 hours, operations were cancelled.

1942-07-29

INGHAM

3/10 cloud. In the evening church parade was held followed by day flying. 1 flight from base
to Bramcote to base, one aircraft form Hemswell maintenance section, and four aircraft took part
in Sea Rescue search, with total flying hours 17.35. Ten crews were briefed for operations over
SAARBRUCKEN. Owing to enemy interception one aircraft had to abandon the mission, but all the
others successfully attacked the primary, and all crews pronounced it a very good trip, many fires
being seen.

1942-07-30

INGHAM

Weather conditions were very good, bright without clouds, and after operations of the previous
night crews were given the morning free. Three aircraft tests were carried out, and in the
afternoon P.T. 13 crews were briefed for operations, but in the evening they were cancelled.

1942-07-31

INGHAM

5/10 cloud, and after morning parade daily inspection of aircraft was carried out. One aircraft
made a cross country trip from base to Mildenhall and back to base, one aircraft was delivered to
Hemswell maintenance section, and two aircrafts were made. Total hours 3.day. Night flying
was also carried out, two flights on circuits and landings, total hours 1.05 night. 14 crews
were briefed for operations over DUSSELDORF, but owing to enemy interception one aircraft had
to abandon the mission, the remainder pressed home their attacks, and a very successful raid
took place, although a number of captains mentioned the fact that a number of fires were seen
in the country outside the town.

MOVEMENTS DURING THE MONTH

IN.

F/O. NOWAK. G.D. F/O. DZIUBINSKI. GD. F/O. POLNIK G.D. F/O. GERSTEL G.D.O F/O ZAKRZEWSKI G.D.O.
F/O/ DANIELEWICZ. G.D.O. F/O. WIERZBICKI. G.D.O. F/O. HAAB. G.D.O. (Ex. N/E Sick). P/O PYZALSKI. A.B.
SGT. KAZIMIERCZAK. PILOT. SGT. KONDERAK. PILOT. F/S TWARDAWA. PILOT. SGT. SKONIECZNY. WO/AG.
SGT. KOWALSKI. WO/AG. SGT. ZAKIELARZ. WO/AG. SGT. TADZIK. WO/AG. SGT. TRZEBIATOWSKI. WOAG. (Ex. N/E Sick) SGT. POWER. WO/AG. (Ex. N/E Sick). SGT. ABLAMOWICZ. WO/AG.A.B. SGT. VANDALLI. WO/AG.A.B.
SGT. BULIK. WO/AG A.B.. SGT. GEBACZKA A.G. SGT. JANEK. A.G. SGT. DROZDZYNSKI. A.CG. SGT. RANISZEWSKI. A.G.

OUT.

P/O BOGUSZEWSKI. A.D.G. F/O. FALINSKI. G.D.O. F/O TOMASZEWSKI. G.D. F/O. JEZEWSKI GOD.O. F/O LECH G.D.O.
F/O. SZYSZKOWSKI. G.D.G. P/O. NEULINGER. G.D.G. F/O. GRYGLEWICZ. G.D.O. F/O KWIATKOWSKI. G.D.O. F/O MISZEWSKI G.D.
F/O TABACZYNSKI. G.D.O. F/O A/F/L GRZEBALSKI. A.&.S.D. F/O KLECHA. G.D. F/O. DREJA G.D.
SGT. BAKALARSKI. PILOT. SGT. KOBIELA WO/AG. SGT. OLSZEWSKI. WO/AG.A.B. SGT. JANEK. A.G.
SGT. RAWSKI. A.G. SGT. WYPORSKI. A.G. F/S. WIZE. WO/AG. SGT. ZABACKI. PILOT. SGT. TULISKA. WO/AG
SGT. EKIERT. PILOT. SGT. CEWINSKI. WO/AG. SGT. ROMAN. A.G. SGT. CZAPSKI. A.G. F/S TOMASZEWSKI. A.G.
SGT. DUBIEL. A.G. SGT. KACZMARYK. PILOT.

PROMOTIONS. ETC.

F/O, SADOWSKI. APPTD. A/F/L.
A/F/L. DEPOWSKI. RELINGUISHES A/RANK

(eligible signature)
Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 300 (Polish) Squadron

INGHAM

6/10th Cloud, morning Parade and daily inspection of aircraft was carried out. Flying training
consisted of local flying. A maximum effort was called for during the day and fourteen crews were
briefed for another ‘thousand aircraft’ night, the object for attention being ESSEN. Thirteen
of those briefed completed the operation successfully, aircraft L-1398 however was recalled to
base after take off. Although this raid was not so spectacular as the COLOGNE operation owing to
poor weather conditions the crews are of the opinion that great damage and dislocation was effected.
The defences of the City were again saturated and the Captain of one crew reported that only three
anti-aircraft guns were firing whilst he was in the target area.

1942-06-02

INGHAM

Weather conditions very good, but very little was done during the day, the crews were rested
after their efforts the previous night. Routine parades took place, and ground crews were very
early on the job servicing their aircraft. These large efforts it is noticed have a revitalizing
effect on all personnal.

1942-06-03

INGHAM

Weather conditions continued to be good and after morning parade the following practices were
indulged in – High Flying tests, Single Engine flying, firing practice, circuits and landings
and cross-country from base to Hemswell and back. Ten crews were briefed for Operations the
Primary being BREMEN. All Captains had a very successful trip with the exception of one who
owing to engine trouble had to abandon the task.

1942-06-04

INGHAM

After morning Prade Operational crews were rested. But new crews were practiced in high flying.
Cross country – base to Blackpool – Belfast and back to base. Circuits and landings at night.

1942-06-05

INGHAM

Weather continued to be good after morning parade and inspection of aircraft, flying tests
and instrument flying was indulged in. (One aircraft was dispached on a reconnasance seach for
a missing aircraft of 301 Sqdn. (The Captain reported that a parachute was definitely identified
in the water) Eight crews were briefed for operations on ESSEN seven completing the mission
one abandoning after take off due to inter-com. trouble. This was again a very successful
operations.

1942-06-06

INGHAM

After morning parade the daily inspection of aircraft was carried out. Flying tests were made
and exercises included circuits and landings. One flight was made to Hemswell. Eight crews were
briefed for operations on EMDEN which was highly successful. The crews however found specific
target bombing out of the question owing to the blanket of smoke which overhung the city.

1942-06-07

INGHAM

Weather 3/10 cloud. After morning parade the inspection of aircraft was carried out, local flying
and aircraft testing was effected. One flight to Bramcote and back was made. In the afternoon
three flights to Hemswell and back were made. Remainder of aircrew were given one hour of P.T.

1942-06-08

INGHAM

Weather conditions again good 4/10 cloud. Morning Parade and inspection of aircraft. One flight
was made to Hemswell. “George” tests and circuits and landings.
Eight crews were briefed for Operations on ESSEN. Considerable defence was evident two of
our aircraft being attacked by E/A. Aircraft Wellington V-1382 captained by Sgt. E. FOJUD
was attacked and badly damaged, the second pilot baling out whilst over enemy territory.
Sgt. FOJUD however managed to keep his plane in the air and crash landed at Martlesham Heath.
It is possible that one E/A was badly damaged in the attack as it was seen to dive steeply away.
Aircraft Q-1725 Captain P/O MALEC failed to return from this Operation.

1942-06-09

INGHAM

Weather 5/10 cloud. During the morning aircraft flying tests were made and circuits and landings
were made. A cross country trip from base to Martlesham Heath and back was made duration 3 hrs.
During the afternoon the crews were given on hour of P.T.

1942-06-10

INGHAM

Weather conditions 4/10 cloud. The days proceedings included a cross country flight from
base to Blackpool and back, aircraft test, George test. “A” flight were given a free afternoon
“B” flight were lectured. Six crews were briefed for Mine Laying and completed this operations
without incident.

1942-06-11

INGHAM
Weather conditions were not so good 6/10th cloud and after the morning Parade and aircraft
inspection the following practices were made. Aircraft flying test, “George” test, bombing
practice and Lorenz landings. One flight was made to Hemswell and a cross country from base
to Mildenhall and back to base.

1942-06-12

INGHAM

Weather conditions poor 7/10 cloud. After morning parade inspection of aircraft was carried
out, and aircraft flying tests were indulged in. Seven crews were briefed for a mine laying
operation but this was later cancelled. Night flying for new crews included wireless calibra-
tion.

1942-06-13

INGHAM

Weath conditions very poor 10/10 cloud. After morning parade an inspection of aircraft,
lectures for all members of the crews held in cock-pit drill, flying regulations, navig-
ation, and gun maintenance. In the afternoon time was given to P.T.

1942-06-14

INGHAM

Weather conditions bad, 10/10 cloud. Church parade was held at Hemswell. After morning
parade, an inspection of aircraft, a cross country flight was made from base to Bramcote.
During the afternoon lectures for all members of crews.

1942-06-15

INGHAM

Poor weather continued, and after the morning routine work, maintenance personnel were given
half day free. One cross country was made from base to Nottingham. Other crews completed
circuits and landings.

1942-06-16

INGHAM

During the morning aircraft flying tests were made, and the day`s proceedings included one
engine flying, Lorenz landings, circuits and landings, instrument flying, take-off with full
bomb load for new pilots, formation flying. One cross country was made from base to Bramcote,
and from base to Ipswich. Local flying and “George” testing continued throughout the day.

1942-06-17

INGHAM

Weather conditions, 6/10 cloud. One crew completed a cross country flight, and other exercises
included aircraft flying tests, track reconder flight for gunners, as training for airbombers.
“George” test and bombing practice. During the afternoon 1 hour`s P.T. was taken.

1942-06-18

INGHAM

Weather conditions improved, and after morning parade, an inspection of aircraft, routine exercises
were indulged in, including formation flying, single engine flying, cross country flights from
base to Hendon and from base to Bramcote.

1942-06-19

INGHAM

4/10 cloud. Morning parade and inspection of aircraft. Crews were practiced in formation
flying, a cross country flight was made to Bircham Newton. Local flying, included take-off with
full bomb load, and Lorenz landings. Eight crews were briefed for operations at EMDEN. Two
of our aircraft failed to return from this operation. The weather over the target being particular-
ly bad, This operation was unsatisfactory, visibility being very poor, most of the attacks having
to be made on E.T.A.

1942-06-20

INGHAM

The day`s proceedings included bombing practice, aircraft flying tests, and cross countries, from
base to Sudbury, Abington, Penrhos, Jurby, York, back to base and from base to Bramcote and
Mildenhall, back to base, also from base to Catrick, Stradeshall, Brisenorton, back to base.
Six crews were briefed for operations over BREMEN, one of our aircraft abandoned the mission owing
to having been attacked by an enemy aircraft, the remainder identified the target, and attacked,
but no results could be observed owing to poor weather conditions.

1942-06-21

INGHAM

Weather improved considerably, 3/10 cloud. Church parade was held during the morning, the day`s
proceedings continuing with the testing of aircraft, “George” test, instrument flying, cross
country from base to Mildenhall, Bramcote and back to base. New crews were practiced during the
night circuits and landings.

1942-06-22

INGHAM

3/10 cloud. After parade, an inspection of aircraft, new crews were given high flying tests, and
track reconder flying. Seven aircraft were detailed for operations, and crews briefed, for
operations once again at EMDEN. Visibility was very good over the target, and the attacks were
pressed home. Numerous fires were observed, and in the words of one of our captains, EMDEN was
left well alight. Unfortunately one of our aircraft J-1489, Captained by F/S. HULAS had to
abandon the mission owing to the front gunner being taken ill, the bomb load being brought back
to base.

1942-06-23

INGHAM

Weather conditions worse, 7/10 cloud. During the morning, routine inspections were carried out
and aircraft flying tests. Cross country flights were made from base to Detford, and from base
to Blackpool. Height tests were made with new pilots, air firing to drooge. Four crews were
briefed for another mine laying operation, all crews completed the mission successfully, and
returned to base without incident.

1942-06-24

INGHAM

Poor weather continued, but new pilots were given high flying tests, circuits and landings, bomb
practice, Lorenz, and “George” test, and training flights were made with the ‘George”.

1942-06-25

INGHAM

6/10 cloud, and after the morning parade, inspection of aircraft, aircrews were practiced on
circuits and landings, wireless calibration, aircraft and “George” tests, a cross country was
made from base to Mildenhall, and return. Duration of day flying being 6hours 15 minutes.
Thirteen crews were briefed for operations, the primary being the BREMEN area. Owing to very
poor weather conditions over the target area, a disappointing trip was made, but target was
identified by the reflection of fires on cloud, and attacks pressed home. One of our aircraft
was attacked by an enemy aircraft when flying DOKKUM, rear turret, hydraulic system, and port
wing being damaged in the combat, this aircraft landed at base with the bomb doors open. Some
of the aircraft were able to observe through gaps in cloud that many fires were burning in the
target area before leaving.

1942-06-26

INGHAM

6/10 cloud. Morning parade and inspection of aircraft. Flying crews were rested after their
efforts of the previous night Other aircrew personnel made high flying tests, circuits and
landings, and a cross country was made from base to Bramcote, Mildenhall and back. In all
7 hours 10 minutes flying time was recorded. During the afternoon aircrews were given 1 hours
P.T.

1942-06-27

INGHAM

Weather conditions remained the same, and routine parades&inspections were made. They day`s
proceedings included aircraft flying tests with “George”, instrument flying, firing practice,
circuits and landings, During the afternoon lectures were given to all crew personnel on flying
regulations, gun maintenance, navigation, cock-pit drill, and ground defence.

1942-06-28

INGHAM

6/10 cloud. Church parade. Inspection of aircraft, “George” tests, and instrument flying.
Cross country from base to Mildenhall and back. Three aircraft and crews were sent on a
reconnaissance for missing crews, time 3 hours 35 minutes.

1942-06-29

INGHAM

After morning parade, an inspection of aircraft. New crews were practiced in Lorenz landings
and local flying. Aircraft tests were made and a cross country. During the afternoon, P.T.
classes were held.

1942-06-30

INGHAM

Weather improved , and after morning and the daily inspection of aircraft, formation flying
was carried out. “George” tests were made and aircraft tests. During the afternoon lectures
for all flying personnel were given on Armoury maintenance, Navigation, Cock-pit drill, and
Flying Regulations. Five crews were briefed for operations, but this was cancelled during the
evening.