Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1942-06-01

NORTHOLT

Fine morning, but some haze, preventing operation arranged for the early morning. Improvement in visibility during the morning.
15.26. RODEO 66. 12 Spitfires VB of the Sqdn left Northolt with the Polish Wing, and operations carried out according to schedule. This Unit flew as Middle Squadron at about 26/27,000 feet. On crossing the French coast at Dieppe, the Wing received several warnings from Operations of e/a coming up from Le Havre. About 30 e/a were seen in this direction, but a considerable distance away. South of Le Crotoy about 15 e/a were seen flying into an up-sun position, but these were not seen again. All aircraft returned to base about 1700 hrs. Weather over Channel and France low haze – excellent visibility.
18.00. PATROL REPORT. 14 aircraft of the Sqdn, including W/C Janus and W/C Rolski left Northolt with the Wing. The wing was to be at 20,000 feet over Dungeness by 18.25. Various vectors were received from Operations and the Wing flew to Dunkirk then parallel to the French coast to Ostend. Smoke trails were seen far away to the south over France, but no e/a were seen. On the return journey two warnings of e/a were received but none seen. English coast recrossed at Sandvich 19.10 and aircraft landed at base 1925/45.

1942-06-02

NORTHOLT

Weather dull with some cloud. Little flying training undertaken with two new pilots. 7 aircraft engaged on night flying training.

1942-06-03

NORTHOLT

Brilliant weather – almost complete absence of cloud and wind. Authority received from 11 Group for the reposting to the Sqdn of Sgt. pilot S. Gorny for flying duties, wef. 29.5.42. on ceasing to be non-effective sick.
11.40. CIRCUS 183. 12 Spitfire VB left Northolt with the Wing to rendezvous with the Tangmere Wing and act as Rear Support. Rendezvous made under 500 ft an Newhaven at 1206 and Sqdn set course for Le Treport. The Northolt Wing flew for the first 12 minutes at 100 ft only above sea level. Then the Sqdns climbed and crossed the French coast West of Le Treport at 1226 at 17000 ft. A slight inland penetration was made. then the Tangmere Wing turned left and the Northolt Wing turned right. At this stage the Northolt Wing had reached on height of 23,000 ft. The two wings joined up over the sea just off Le Treport and the Tangmere Wing did one large left hand orbit, the Northolt Wing following above. Just about this time warning was received of e/a flying over the target area. These aircraft were not seen English coast crossed at Eastbourne at 16000 ft at 12.48. All aircraft returned to base 1515.
15.55. CIRCUS 184. 11 aircraft of the Squadron with W/C Janus left Northolt at 1535 to act as Escort cover. This Unit was flying as Top Squadron about 20,000 ft. Rendezvous was made at Shoreham with bombers and Escort Wing and the whole formation proceeded at under 500 ft for 15 minutes and then climbed to cross the French coast near Fecamp. The wing then turned right and got up to a height range of 19/23,000 ft. The Wing orbitted over Le Havre, getting into position to escort the bombers home. At this stage 15 F.W. were seen to the south-west On the way home 4 F.W. followed the formation for a short time but these were lost slight of and the Target Support Wing was seen to be sweeping in behind the beehive coming from Feecamp. English coast crossed at Selsey Bill at 1700 hrs. All other times as scheduled. The only shipping seen in Le Havre was small ships apparently in dry dock. Slight haze but visibility excellent. 316 Sqdn attacked a mixed formation of Mes and F.W.’s when turning over the sea S.W. of Le Havre and claim one F.W. destroyed and one probable.

1942-06-04

NORTHOLT

Again perfect weather but heat haze hindering visibility until later in the morning.
15.45. CIRCUS 185. 12 Spitfires VB of the Sqdn, including G/C Pawlikowski of Fighter Command left Northolt with the Polish Wing / 50 aircraft in all / to act as Close escort to 6 Bostons whose target was Boulogne. The Wing arrived over Redhill two mins early and circled with a Wing of 3 Sqdns. Owing to thick mist to 6000 ft the bombers were not identified but the Wing leader saw the other fighter wings moving in behind so he followed. He gave the order to fly at full throttle and just before reaching Rye, which was crossed at 100 ft, the first section of 303 Sqdn, the bottom sqdn, was in position behind the bombers, and by half way across the Channel the whole of 303 was in position and one other Sqdn / 317 / were about 10 miles behind. The Bombers made a W/E run and bombs were seen to burst in the Harbour area and in the Middle of the town. Intense AA 6000/20,000 ft was experienced, but mainly inaccurate. Six ships were seen in the harbour and very many barges. One pilot reported 3 F.W. taking off from Desvres and climbing rapidly. The bombers released their bombs from 8000 ft and then lost height rapidly as the Flew back to England followed by this Unit and 317 Sqdn. With the exception of the e/a seen taking off from Desvres no e/a were seen and all a/c landed at base 1705 hrs.
19.15. CIRCUS 186. 12 aircraft of the Sqdn with the Wing, 47 aircraft in all, left to act as independent High Cover Wing and rendezvous with the Kenley wing over Colchester at 500 ft. This Wing was two minutes late and contact was made off Manston. Height was rapidly increased over the Channel and by the time the French coast was reached between Mardyck and Gravelines / 2010 hrs / the Wing was flying between 24/31000 ft on a wide front. As the coast was crossed 4 unidentified a/c were seen circling well below the Wing S.E. of Dunkirk. The formation swept south to St. Omer and out between Boulogne and Cap Griz Nez. Accurate flak was experienced from Boulogne – black and red bursts being seen – the red at 30,000 ft. Over France several warnings of bandits were received but no e/a aircraft were seen until the formation was over the sea off Boulogne when 8 Me.’s were seen for behind. The Sqdn reported that there were then only 3 ships in Boulogne Harbour. The English coast was crossed between Dungeness and Folkestone at 2026 hrs and all a.c landed at base 20.50. Weather over England – haze at 24000 ft visibility moderate. Over Channel and France slight haze visibility excellent.

1942-06-05

NORTHOLT

Continuance of the same weather.
08.55. RODEO 71. 11 a/c of the Squadron with the Wing 0 47 aircraft / left sweep over France. English coat crossed at Manston 09.30 hrs at 500 ft. Height gained over the Channel and French coast crossed at Calais at 0940 hrs between 15/18000 ft. A gentle turn was made and the Wing flew over Bourg and out again east of Dunkirk, Warnings received of e/a but only two seen over St. Omer. English coast recrossed at Manston 1001 and all a/c landed at base 10.35. England visibility poor. France visibility 10 miles. Ships seen at Dunkirk.
14.30. CIRCUS 188B. 12 aircraft of the Sqdn left Northolt with the Polish Wing / 46 aircraft /. The Wing was to act as Escort Cover to 6 Bostons – Tangmere Wing close escort. Rendezvous made to time at Selsey Bill at 1500 hrs and all aircraft below 500 ft. Wing started to climb when 15 minutes out then order to height became 302, 316, 317 and 303 Top Squadron Formation flew to approximately 10 miles west of Le Havre and the Wing turned left over the bombers and escort, the Sqdns taking a wider sweep according to their height. Just North and West of the target this Squadron was attacked by 9 F.W. 109 coming in from the south and about 3 from the west – these a/c were higher than the Sqdn. F/O Gladych leading Green section saw 4 e/a attacking from the rear and made a right hand turn with the object of breaking up to the attack. He saw two diving beneath his section and immediately followed. The right hand aircraft which was a little behind. A saw hit by tracers presumably fired by his No. 2. Thick smoke began to pour from this aircraft, and it then began to spin down and later crashed in the sea. F/O Gladych still followed his e/a and from about 400 yards gave a burst of cannon only, after which hit turned upside down and dived straight down. F/O Gladych levelled out and turned in order to see the results of his fire. To his surprise the aircraft was unable to pull out of the dive and crashed into the sea. Just then he saw another a/c believed to be a F.W. 190 spinning down with thick smoke and flames coming from it. This crashed into the e/a only missing F/O Gladych’s machine by some 20 yards. After gaining height and returning across the Channel he saw a parachute going down, and circled this giving signals to ground station until he saw another aircraft approaching, which he then left to circle the parachute as he had only 10 gallons of petrol left. He landed at Tangmere and then returned to base. P/O Szelestowski flying Green No. 2 was attacked by an e/a from behind. He turned right to meet the aircraft and then saw it at the same height approx 30 yards to starboard and parallel. He turn left and came down on its tail giving it a long burst from 50/100 yards range. He turned right and dived down. F/O Szelestowski than looked for the other e/a. He began to weave and turning right saw 2 F.W. about 100 yds behind firing at him. He took evasive action and a few second later 2 F.W. attacked him from quarters starboard and another two from behind and above. Bullets passed between the wings and the engine but did not hit him. He turned to attack but the e/a was climbing much to quickly to overtake. He made for base landing Northolt 1620. Sgt. Stasik Yellow 2 flying behind the Sqdn saw the four a/c about to attack and warned the S/Ldr, at the same time turning to attack. He got behind the nearest F.W. and gave him a short burst and it dived straight down. He followed after it pulled out at 5000; he was right on its tail and gave it another burst from 200 yards. The e/a commenced to spin and he saw a little wisp of smoke coming from the tail. He flew back landing at Gatwick with 10 gallons of petrol. In view of the aircraft seen to crash by F/O Gladych all three of these pilots claimed 1 F.W. 190 destroyed. Particularly as this was the only Sqdn in combat in this area. Nine pilots landed at various aerodromes, but all returning later to base.

1942-06-06

NORTHOLT

10.35. CIRCUS 189. 12 a/c of the Squadron with the Polish Wing left Northolt to act as diversion No.1 with two Squadrons of the Tangmere Wing. Wing flew to Selsey Bill where rendezvous was made at 10.57. The formation set course and until 1114 stayed less than 500 ft. They then climbed keeping above the Tangmere Wing and when about 10 miles West of Le Havre Tangmere Wing turned left and flew off the French coast to past Fecamp towards Dieppe. Several warnings of e/a were received from Operations and in the Fecamp area 3 Me. 109F and 8 F.W. 190 were identified but some distance away and they turned away before engegement was possible. On approaching Dieppe the Spitfire Sqdns of Diversion No. 2 were seen coming out from the French coast. The formation then turned left and flew back to England crossing the English coast near Brighton at 11.55. Operations warned of bad ground visibility at Base and the Wing landed at Tangmere 1220. Maximum height attained by the Wing 23000 ft. All aircraft returned to base at 13.40 hrs.
The haze which been present all morning dispersed later in the afternoon, leaving a clear sunny day. Some G.C.I. interception flying during the afternoon.

1942-06-07

NORTHOLT

Low cloud 10//10 although visibility good. In the afternoon less cloud and some sunshine. Some local flying and one aircraft on high flying.

1942-06-08

NORTHOLT

Improvement in the weather – cloud 1/10 – visibility good, but slight ground mist. Formation and navigation flying in the morning.
12.40. CIRCUS 191. 11 a/c left with the Wing / 48 aircraft / to act as Top Wing in the first diversion. Rendezvous made over Newhaven at 500 ft and the formation went at sea level for 14 minutes and then climbed. The French coast was crossed between Berck sur Mer and Le Crotoy at 1332, the wing flying on a wide from and this Sqdn top Sqdn at 24,000 ft. The wing swept over Abbeville here a warning was received of 15 e/a but these were not seen. The Wing continued via Oisemont and out at Dieppe 13.49. Some flak was experienced at Dieppe at 17000 ft – accurate for height but behind. The Sqdn report seeing 2 e/a taking off from Dieppe St. Aubin and one a/c / presumably a decoy / on the ground at Berck. The English coast was crossed at Beachy Head at 1408 and all a/c landed at base 1435.

1942-06-09

NORTHOLT

Fairly heavy cloud although visibility good. Cloud increasing in the afternoon to 9/10. Formation battle practice in the morning. Squadron interception flying in the afternoon.

1942-06-10

NORTHOLT

1/10 cloud in the morning increasing to 10/10 in the afternoon. Thick haze in the morning but visibility improving. Formation flying in the morning. Cpl. Cadet WOJCIK posted from No. 2 S. of T.T. supernumerary for Engineer duties.
15.55. Six aircraft of “A” flight scrambled – patrol 15000 ft Selsey Bill. Cover for convoy of 27 vessels. Visibility good. Aircraft landed 17.25. Nothing to report.

1942-06-11

NORTHOLT

1/10 cloud visibility fair over base. Increase in cloud towards afternoon. F/Lt. Palusinski ceased to be attached to No. 306 Sqdn Kirton-in-Lindsey.
1`0.00. Patrols maintained 20 miles West of Beachy Head at a height of 3000 ft. by three pairs of aircraft. Last pair landed 13.20. No e/a seen – visibility over Channel poor.

1942-06-12

NORTHOLT

10/10 cloud and poor visibility. Slight rain in the afternoon but improvement in visibility. No flying.

1942-06-13

NORTHOLT

Still heavy cloud and poor visibility. Deprovement in the afternoon. Test of aircraft. The advance party of 8 airmen left for Kirton-in-Lindsey to which station the Squadron was to move on the 15th June 1942. 306 / Polish / Squadron from Kirton-in-Lindsey was to move in to Northolt.

1942-06-14

NORTHOLT
Squadron released to enable equipment, kit etc., to be loaded. The Squadron having instructions to move complete. Everything completed with the exception of a small amount of personal kit.

1942-06-15

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Weather very poor. 10/10 cloud, mist and some rain in the afternoon. It also not being possible for the aircraft of 306 Sqdn to leave Kirton-in-Lindsey, the movement of the aircraft was left until the next day. The main party under F/O Pulczynski left at 11.30. The weather was also responsible for the cancellation of the air lift which was to be provided and arrangements were hurriedly made for the advance air party to leave London at 1600 hrs arriving at Kirton-in-Lindsey the same evening. The majority of the road party arrived about 2000 hrs.

1942-06-16

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Better weather and the aircraft arrived from Northolt at 11.20 hours, completing the movement of the Squadron. Effective date of posting of Sgt. pilot IDRJAN from No. 58 OTU.

1942-06-17

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Squadron at readiness. One flight having to be at readiness in this Sector during the whole day. Weather 10/10 cloud – visibility not good – slight haze on the ground.
06.10. Two aircraft took off to patrol convoy of 40 vessels about 20 miles S.E. Spurn Head height 4000 ft. Landing 07.35.
07.45. Two aircraft on similar patrol. Nothing to report from either section.
Most of the Squadron on sector recco during the course of the day.

1942-06-18

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Weather – 10/10 cloud visibility good. Slight fog and ground mist. Rain in afternoon.
12.20. Scramble – unidentified aircraft. Nothing to report and down after 20 minutes flying.
17.40. Scramble – patrol over base for 40 minutes. Nothing to report.

1942-06-19

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Improvement in the weather cloud 1/10. Bright sunshine and good visibility.
4.55. Two aircraft on convoy patrol 20 miles south east North Coates, height 5000 ft. Sgt. Karczmarz identified and attacked a Heinkel 111. He fired a long burst, but observed no results and the aircraft escaped into cloud. This section landed at Nottingham returning later to base.
5.50. Further patrol over same convoy at heights between 5/6000 ft. Nothing further to report.
Various flying training during the day. Cine Camera gun – dummy attacks on Whitley bomber. Searchlight cooperation. Wing formation and battle practices. Three Officers reported on posting from No. 58 O.T.U. F/O Wyganowski. P/Os Powierza and Hamankiewicz.
20.15. Scramble. Two aircraft on convoy patrol, landing 21.30 hours. Nothing to report.

1942-06-20

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Low fog and haze during the morning.
5.15. Scramble for patrol 10 miles off the coast. Height 2/300 below cloud. Nothing to report. Time down 06.35. Two further aircraft took off on similar patrol 06.00 hrs. Down with the other section 06.35.
9.45. Take off for West Malling, which was to be forward aerodrome for operation over France. Aircraft recalled after 15 mins flying. Operation postphoned for the morning owing to weather conditions.
12.20. 13 aircraft of the Sqdn, including W/Cdr. Witorzyc, W/Cdr. Flying, left Kirton-in-Lindsey for West Malling, landing 13.15.
14.40. CIRCUS 192. Taking off from West Malling with No. 308 Squadron and the Debden Wing to act as Diversion Wing, for Bomber escort to Le Havre. Rendezvous made at Felixtowe 1504 hours at height of 500 feet, and course set for Furnes height gained over the Channel to 18000 ft. A turn right was made just off the French coast and the formation proceeded to Dunkirk and Cap Gris Nez. Here orbits were made and the formation then set course of the English coast landing West Malling 1620. Nothing of importance to report. The Squadron left West Malling 17.55 hours, returning to base 18.55 hours.
21.20. Scramble – Patrol over Base for 15 minutes. Nothing to report.

1942-06-21

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

5.40. First section of two aircraft took off on convoy patrol. Patrols maintained throughout the morning until 11.10 when the last two aircraft landed. Patrols ranged between 40 and 80 miles off the coast over two convoys of 55 and 30 vessels respectively. Visibility improved throught the morning, 9/10 cloud at first and slight haze on the ground.
Two aircraft on G.C.I. cooperation and some formation and sector recco for new pilots.
22.15. Scramble. Two aircraft course 100º 15 miles off coast at patrol height of 4000 ft. Course 170º - 320º Orbits made and then return to base. Visibility 500 yards. Nothing to report.

1942-06-22

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

10/10 cloud, visibility poor. Ground haze, but improving later in the day.
5.50. Convoy patrol – course 95º to convoy, afterwards 350º Height maintained at 2000 feet. convoy consisting of between 11 – 13 vessels. Aircraft down 07.10 hrs.
8.50. Two further aircraft on patrol over same convoy course 100º then 360º. Height 300 feet. Convoy a distance of 10 miles from the coast. Aircraft down 10.05.
9.30. Scramble course 100 º then 200 º. Along coast south of Spurn Head. Aircraft down 10.05 nothing to report.
Formation training flying carried out during the day with new pilots. Some sector recco.
21.30. Scramble on course given by Operations, aircraft returning to base after only 25 minutes flying.

1942-06-23

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

9/10 cloud in morning clearing towards afternoon. Some ground haze but visibility improving to very good.
5.25. Defence patrol over sea. Course given by operations. Height maintained at 5000 feet. Foggy weather encountered and poor visibility. Nothing of interest to report. Time down 06.50.
6.50. Convoy patrol at 4000 feet. Nothing to report.
Varied training during the day. Formation and low attacked flying. Wing formation with 308 Squadron from Hutton Cranswick during the afternoon.
Three aircraft flying to Hibaldstow for night flying training. F/O Horbaczewski damaged one aircraft on landing during night flying training.

1942-06-24

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Weather over base during the morning not too good – 6/10 cloud improving during to day to 0/10 cloud and visibility good.
5.55. Convoy patrol – course 100 º - 70 º. Convoy of 32 vessels patrolled 25 miles N.E. of Spurn Head. Visibility of sea 5 – 10 miles. Two aircraft landed 07.25.
6.15. Two aircraft on patrol over same convoy. Course given 100 º - 50 º - 40 º Height 1000. Both aircraft down 7.05.
6.50. Two further aircraft on convoy patrol – course as before. Convoy now 20 miles from Spurn Head. Patrol maintained at 3000 feet. Cloud 2/10 at 4000 feet, visibility now improved to 25 miles.
Flying training carried out during the day – camera attacks on bomber and some formation flying.
Notification of award of Krzyz Walecznych as follows:
For the third time to: S/Ldr. W. Kolaczkowski, S/Ldr. J. Zumbach, F/Sgt. M. Adamek, F/O B. Drobinski.
For the second time to: F/O E. Horbaczewski, F//O M. Lipinski, F/Sgt. Popek.
For the first time to: F/O S. Kolodynski, F/Lt Marciniak, F/O A. Kolubinski, F/O J. Szmidt.
F/O E. Horbaczewski attached to R.A.F. Sutton Bridge for Armament and Air Gunnery course.
One flight maintained at night readiness, but no flying taking place owing to heavy cloud.

1942-06-25

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

05.30. Two aircraft of “B” Flight F/O Gladych, Blue 1, and F/O Sobiecki, Blue 2, took off for patrol over sea. Vector of 060º given by operations and a few minutes after crossing the coast – 13 miles south of Grimsby a convoy was seen of about 30 ships travelling northwards. The section was then at 2,000 ft. Sighting of convoy was reported and a new vector of 050º was then received. After 3 minutes flying on this vector Blue 2, F/O Sobiecki saw a plane flying low which proved to be a Ju. 88. F/O Gladych reports that his attention as drawn to this by his No. 2, and he then reported to Operations that he was investigating. The section immediately closed to 500 yards, when the rear gunner opened fire on Blue 2. F/O Gladych immediately gave a short burst to district attention. He then closed rapidly to 100 yards and opened fire with cannon and machine gun from below and astern giving several short bursts. He then turned away to give his No. 2 a chance to attack and saw him firing at the E/a after which both engines began to give off clouds of thick black smoke. The aircraft went into cloud and F/O Gladych followed after 10 yards astern. They broke cloud in a steep dive and as F/O Gladych prepared to attack again he saw the e/a crash into the sea turning somersault on to its back and sink. F/O Gladych returned to base 0625 hrs having expended all ammunition. F/O Sobiecki reported that he saw an unidentified a/c flying low over the sea and brought in to the notice of his leader by ‘waggling’ his wings as his R/T was U/S. The rear gunner fired at him from the rear of the cockpit and his leader then attacked. He then attacked from 200 yds range with cannon and machine gun seeing thick black smoke coming from both engines and the e/a then made for cloud closely followed by No. 1. He then flew below cloud but did not see the ea reappear. He returned to base 06.25. The pilots each claim ½ JU. 88 destroyed. Cine Camera guns exposed in each case.
08.00. Scramble – patrol on course given by operations. Landing 09.25. Nothing to report.
Formation and attack practices for new pilots.
Krzyz Walecznych awarded as follows: For the second time to: F/Lt J. Daszewski and F/O. A. Wroblewski. For the first time to: F/Lt. Kustrzynski.

1942-06-26

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

04.20. DAWN PATROL of 12 aircraft of the Squadron. Patrol over the sea at heights 2/3000 feet, to an extent of about 50 miles off the coast. Patrol for the defence of bomber aircraft returning from the 1000 ‘plane raid over Bremen. Visibility very good, but some fog over the sea. Numerous of our aircraft seen returning at a height of about 2000 feet. No enemy aircraft seen.
Formation training flying carried out both in morning and afternoon.
19.05. Patrol over sea about 30 miles from the coast. Nothing to report. aircraft down 20.30.
Weather during the day 0/10 cloud. Sunshine and slight haze on the ground.
Night readiness continued, although no flying.

1942-06-27

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

07.00. Patrol 30 miles off the coast by two aircraft. Down 08.20 nothing to report.
Weather 6/10 cloud but little sunshine. Visibility good.
Air to sea firing carried out by two of new pilots. Some formation and sector recco. Night readiness again maintained.

1942-06-28

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

05.20. Patrol over Convoy by two aircraft. Course 100 º 60 miles from East coast. Height varying 500/2000 ft. 30 Vessels in convoy. Weather 8/10 cloud at 6000 ft. Visibility 10 miles – Both aircraft down 0705.
06.20. Patrol over sea. Course 90º - 150º. 50 miles from the coast at a height of 2000 ft. aircraft down 08.20.
06.50. Two aircraft scrambled for patrol – course 100º- 280º - 70º – 280º – 100º – 270º 40 miles from coast at height of 3000 ft. Nothing to report. Air firing practices carried out during the day.
F/O A. Kolubinski ceased to be attached to H.Q. No. 11 Group.

1942-06-29

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

Weather 8/10 cloud and haze near the ground.
7.10. Two aircraft on patrol over sea, 20 miles east of Spurn Head. Nothing to report. Down 8.10.
13.50. Two aircraft on convoy patrol. Course 060º 7 ½ minutes. 25 miles from the coast at a height of 2000 feet. Convoy consisting of 39 vessels. Cloud 10/10 at 2500 feet. visibility 4 miles.
Varied training flying during the day. Practice attacks, navigation and Wing formation.
F/Sgt. J. Palak report from No. 58 O.T.U. on reposting, having spent 5 months there as instructor.

1942-06-30

KIRTON-IN-LINDSEY

DAWN PATROL. 12 aircraft in three sections took off to patrol the sea 40/50 miles east of Spurn Head to provide cover for returning bomber aircraft. No enemy aircraft seen – some of our aircraft seen returning low. Course 90º 70º 280º 100º Patrol carried out at heights varying between 1500/4000 ft. Weather 10/10 cloud at 3000 feet. Visibility 3/4 miles. Aircraft down 06.00 hrs.
Training flying in the afternoon. Ground attacks on gun posts and dog fighting.
Light rain during the morning but improving to sunshine during the afternoon.
P/O Glowacki and Sgt. Idrjan attached to Matlask for 4 days for air firing.

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