Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1942-09-01

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were ordered to attack SAARBRUCKEN, 2 of which were recalled. 3 a/c tests, 1 a/c cross-country, another Lorenze training and one was engaged on single-engine flying. Lectures were hold for Air-gunners, who also had practice with Aldos Lamp. Lectures were also hold on aircraft recognition.

1942-09-02

HEMSWELL

6 a/c were detailed to attack KARLSRUHE, 2 of which were cancelled, 2 a/c were engaged on tests, 1 on single engine flying, 1 on Syko exercise, 1 for auto-pilot. Lectures were held for W/Ops. and the Link Trainer was in use.

1942-09-03

HEMSWELL

No operations on this day. 3 a/c were engaged in usual tests, 1 for Syko exercise and another was engaged on cross-country. The 25 yards range was in use as well as the Link Trainer.
3 aircraft were engaged on night flying – circuits and landings.

1942-09-04

HEMSWELL

6 a/c were ordered for operations – 5 for an attack on BREMEN and one for sea-mining. 2 a/c had usual tests, 3 were engaged on bombing practice, 2 went on cross-country flights and another was used for Lorenze exercises.

1942-09-05

HEMSWELL

No operation were detailed for this day. Lectures were given to new aircrews on “signals” The Link Trainer was in use. 2 a/c were engaged on night flying – circuits and landings and another a/c was used for searchlight co-operation.

1942-09-06

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed for operations – 4 were ordered to attack DUISBURG and 1 a/c was ordered for sea-mining. 5 a/c had usual tests, 1 a/c was engaged on “circuits and landings” and another 3 went on cross-country flights. 3 aircraft were used for night flying – circuits and landings. The 25 yds. range was in use.

1942-09-07

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for mining operations. 3 a/c had usual tests and another 2 had sea firing exercises. The A.G. had clay pigeon shooting and the Link Trainer was in use.

1942-09-08

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed to attack FRANKFURT. 2 were used for sea-firing practice, a for bombing practice, 2 had usual tests and one was used for altitude tests. A.G.’s had air-firing, 2 a/c went on night cross-countries and 2 more had night flying – circuits and landings.

1942-09-09

HEMSWELL

No operations were ordered for this day. 2 a/c were engaged on altitude tests, 1 on bombing practice, 2 for usual tests, 1 for single-engine flying and 2 for cross-countries. At night 2 a/c were used for “circuits and landings”.

1942-09-10

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed to attack DUSSELDORF. 2 were engaged on single engine flying, 1 on sea-firing, 3 for usual tests and two for cross-countries. 3 a/c were used for night flying. Lectures were held for W/Ops.

1942-09-11

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for operations but these were cancelled at 16.45 hrs. 3 a/c were engaged on usual tests. Lectures were held for A.G’s.

1942-09-12

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for operations but these were cancelled at 21.00 hrs. 2 a/c were engaged on bombing practice, 3 on sea-firing, 1 air-firing and another for a cross-country flight.

1942-09-13

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed to attack BREMEN. 2 a/c went on cross-country flights, 2 had usual tests, Lectures were held on I.F.F.. At 21.00 hrs., the Squadron assembled in No. 3 Hangar where the Roll of missing personnel was read by the Squadron Commander, the occasion being the eve of the second anniversary of the Squadron’s 1st operational sortie from Great Britain.

1942-09-14

HEMSWELL

5 a/c detailed to attack WILHELMSHAVEN. This day was the 2nd Anniversary of the Squadron’s 1st Operational sortie from Gt. Britain, and was celebrated in the following manner. 09.00 hrs. Holy Mass in the Station Chapel. 12-15 hrs. Lunch – The Station Commander was present as aware the C.O.’s of 300, 303 and 305 Squadrons.

1942-09-15

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed for mine-laying, 3 a/c were engaged on cross-countries. Aircraft inspection – wireless drill – cockpit drill.

1942-09-16

HEMSWELL

6 a/c were detailed to attack ESSEN, but one of these was cancelled. 3 a/c had usual tests, 2 went on cross-countries, 1 was used for height tests. Lectures were held on aircraft recognition. The Link Trainer was in use. Aircraft Inspection.

1942-09-17

HEMSWELL

No operations were ordered for this day. 2 a/c were engaged on usual tests, 1 was used for Lorenze practice and 2 more went on cross-countries. Lectures were held on “Aircraft recognition” and the crews had cockpit drill. Lectures were held for A.G.’s.

1942-09-18

HEMSWELL

8 a/c were detailed for mine-laying. 1 a/c was used for “air-firing”, 2 for bomb aiming practice, 1 for height test, and another for range firing. The crews had cockpit drill and the Link Trainer was in use for pilots and observers. The crews had firing practice on the 25 yds. range.

1942-09-19

HEMSWELL

7 a/c were detailed to attack SEERBRUCKEN. 780682 LAC Hinc. E., showed great presence of mind by removing a photo-flash that had fused in a/c G.R. 1375 and with complete disregard for his own safety. 1 a/c had usual tests. Lectures were held on “Aircraft recognition”, and further lectures were held for A.G.’s on range estimation. The crew were engaged on cock-pit drill.

1942-09-20

HEMSWELL

No operations were detailed for this day. 3 aircraft went on cross-countries. 1 a/c had usual tests and the Link trainer was operated by pilots and observers.

1942-09-21

HEMSWELL

No operations were detailed for this day. 1 a/c was engaged on usual tests, 1 on height tests and 2 on Air-firing tests. 1 a/c was used for single engine flying. Lectures were held for A.G’s and all crews had cock-pit drill. The 25 yds. range was in use.

1942-09-22

HEMSWELL

No operations were detailed for this day. 2 a/c were used for ‘Air to ground” firing and another 3 were engaged on Lorenze practice. The A.G’s had clay pigeon shooting practice and all crews were engaged in cock-pit drill. Lectures were held for W/Ops. and the pilots and observers used the Link Trainer.

1942-09-23

HEMSWELL

Again no operations were ordered. 1 a/c was used for single engine flying, 3 went on cross-countries, 2 had usual tests. The crews had cock-pit drill and there were a/c inspections. Lectures was held for W/Ops. The Squadron paraded at 14.00 hrs. when W/Cdr. Kolodziejek handed over command to F/Lt. Dabrowa on his posting to Montrose.

1942-09-24

HEMSWELL

7 a/c were detailed for mine-laying, 1 a/c had usual tests, another was used for air-to air firing. A.G’s had clay pigeon shooting, and the Link Trainer was in use.

1942-09-25

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for mine-laying but these were cancelled at 18.00 hrs. 4 a/c were engaged on cross-countries, 1 had usual tests. Aircraft inspection.

1942-09-26

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for mine-laying, 3 a/c were engaged on “circuits and landings”, and 2 were used for usual tests. Lectures were held for W/Ops. and there were a/c inspections.

1942-09-27

HEMSWELL

No operations were detailed for this day. 5 a/c went on cross-countries, 1 was engaged on “circuits and landings”. Lectures were again held for W/Ops. and there were a/c inspections.

1942-09-28

HEMSWELL

No operations were detailed for this day. Lectures were held for A.G’s and there was a Trade Test Board for W/Ops. The Link Trainer was in use for pilots and observers and there was an inspection of aircraft.

1942-09-29

HEMSWELL

5 a/c were detailed for mine-laying but these were cancelled at 17.00 hrs. 2 a/c were engaged on “circuits and landings”, 1 on Lorenze practice, 1 on Syko tests and one on usual tests. There was clay pigeon shooting for A.G’s and a lecture was held for all crews. The usual a/c inspection was carried out.

1942-09-30

HEMSWELL

4 a/c were detailed for mine-laying but these were cancelled at 16.30 hrs. due to weather conditions. 1 a/c was used for Lorenze practice, 1 for “circuits and landings” and three went on cross-countries. The crews had cock-pit drill and a lecture was held for W/Ops. The usual a/c inspection was carried out.

MOVEMENTS DURING THE MONTH.

POSTING OUT: F/O CHMIEL. R.S. (O), F/O GOLDHAAR. J. (P), P/O FLORCZAK. F. (AG), F/O CHWASCINSKI. B. (O), SGT. PONULAK. W. (AG), SGT STRAUB. P. (AG), SGT DEZAKOWSKI. (AG), SGT. NIEZRECKI. W. (P), P/O SOKOLOWSKI. J. (P), F/O MALINOWSKI. C. (O), F/O (A.W.C) KOLODZIEJEK. H. (P), F/L (A/S/L) DOLINSKI. S (O)
POSTING IN: F/L KROLIKOWSKI. Z. (P), F/O WLOSINSKI. W.F. (O), F/L SZYMKIEWICZ. L. (O), SGT OBUCH. F. (AG), SGT .DUDEK. S. (AG), SGT JARECKI. S. (AG), F/S DREWELUS. L.J. (AG), F/S ZAREMBA. F. (P), F/S KOWALSKI. B. (AG)
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ADJUTANT 301 (P) Squadron.