Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-07-01

Lasham

No flying owing to adverse weather.

1944-07-02

Lasham

No flying owing to adverse weather.

1944-07-03

Lasham

Nineteen aircraft test flights made (8.15).
OPERATION No. 299. NINETEEN aircraft made a night attack upon enemy reserve troops in the Front area of Normandy with good results. Aircraft J & P landed at Hartford Bridge.

1944-07-04

Lasham

Two aircraft flew to base from Hartford Bridge (.25) and 6 test flights made (2.25).
OPERATION No. 300. NINETEEN again took off to patrol & bomb enemy lines of communication in Normandy by night and all aircraft carried out their mission except Q which returned 10 mins after take-off with bomb door trouble, but later took off again and made successful sortie.

1944-07-05

Lasham

Oxford aircraft carried out GEE training flight (3.35) and 6 aircraft made test flights (1.40).

1944-07-06

Lasham

Eleven test flights were carried out (5.00).
OPERATION No. 301. FIFTEEN aircraft made successful attack by night on railways behind the enemy front in Normandy.

1944-07-07

Lasham

Two aircraft carried out GEE training flights (2.00), eleven test flights carried out (5.05).
OPERATION No. 302. NINETEEN aircraft again took off at night to attack railways behind the enemy front in Normandy and all aircraft made successful attacks.

1944-07-08

Lasham

Oxford aircraft made 2 training flights (2.50) and 12 test flights carried out (5.15).
OPERATION No. 303. FOURTEEN aircraft were briefed to attack by night railways behind the enemy front in Normandy and good results were obtained. Eight aircraft were diverted to Hartford Bridge on return, due to ground haze at Base.

1944-07-09

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew to Exeter and return (2.00), 8 a/c returned from Hartford Bridge (2.05).

1944-07-10

Lasham

Eight aircraft test flights were made (3.25) and 2 aircraft flew to Graton Underwood & return (2.00).
OPERATION No. 304. FOURTEEN aircraft again made a night attack on enemy rail transport in Normandy and all aircraft successfully carried out their tasks except N & S which failed to return to Base and nothing further was heard from them after take-off.

1944-07-11

Lasham

Eight aircraft made test flights (3.35).
Operation No. 305. FIFTEEN aircraft made night attack on enemy lines of communication in Normandy and all aircraft carried out their task with good results.

1944-07-12

Lasham

EIGHT test flights were carried out (3.45).

1944-07-13

Lasham

OPERATIONS cancelled. Oxford a/c flew to Clifton & return (3.30), 6 test flights made (2.40) and one aircraft practised GEE homing (1.10).

1944-07-14

Lasham

Two aircraft carried out air to ground firing (4.30), seven test flights and two compass swings were made (4.25).
OPERATION No. 306. SIXTEEN aircraft took off to attack enemy lines of communication in the ETAMPES-ORLEANS-VIERZON-CHATEAUROUX area in France, all aircraft carrying out their tasks with good results. Aircraft J had one bomb fail to release and H was diverted to Ford.

1944-07-15

Lasham

Two aircraft practised GEE homing (2.00), Oxford aircraft flew to Hartford Bridge & return and Church Fenton & return (1.45). 6 aircraft flew from Hartford Bridge and one from Ford (2.05) and one test flight carried out (2.00).

1944-07-16

Lasham

Nine aircraft made test flights (4.35) Oxford made GEE training flight (1.30) and one compass swing made (1.00).

1944-07-17

Lasham

One aircraft carried out homing practice (1.00) and 12 test flights were made (5.55)
OPERATION No. 307. SIXTEEN aircraft were detailed to attack and harass enemy reserves in the front region in Normandy at night and all aircraft carried out their tasks with good results.

1944-07-18

Lasham

Ten test flights were carried out and one aircraft made compass swing (6.30).
OPERATION No. 308. SIXTEEN aircraft made successful attacks on enemy lines of communications in ROUEN-AMIENS region by night, good results being obtained.

1944-07-19

Lasham

Twelve test flights carried out (4.35), three compass swings made (1.55) and one a/c flew to Finningley & return (1.25).
OPERATION No. 309. SIXTEEN aircraft were detailed for night attack on enemy troops and communications in the Region of ROUEN-AMIENS and all aircraft made successful attacks with the exception of W/O. Pieslak whose flares & bombs failed to release when over target.

1944-07-20

Lasham

Eight aircraft made test flights (2.55).
OPERATION No. 310. SIXTEEN aircraft were again briefed for night attack on enemy troops in the front region in Normandy. F/O. Wielgosz collided with Fortress aircraft when leaving dispersal and failed to take off, and W/O. Wojtkiewicz returned to Base with VHF failure. The remaining aircraft successfully completed their allotted tasks.

1944-07-21

Lasham

Three aircraft made cross-country flights (2.20) and seven test flights and one compass swing made (4.10).

1944-07-22

Lasham

One aircraft flew to Exeter & return (1.30), one flew to Swanton Morley & return (1.30) and 9 test flights were carried out (4.50).
OPERATION No. 311. FIFTEEN aircraft were detailed for night attack on enemy troops in the front region in Normandy. W/O. Bakalarski failed to take off due to instrument failure, remaining aircraft bombed their targets with good results.

1944-07-23

Lasham

Five test flights and one compass swing carried out (3.25).

1944-07-24

Lasham

Three aircraft carried out air to ground firing Swanton Morley (6.10), 12 test flights were made (4.55) and 2 compass swings carried out (1.05).
OPERATION No. 312. TWO aircraft made a daylight attack on an enemy train in BRITTANY and hits obtained near the road a few yards north of railway track.
OPERATION No. 313. EIGHTEEN aircraft took off at night to attack enemy troops in the front region in Normandy and all aircraft made successful attacks with the exception of F/L Gawronski whose bombs & flares failed to release in target area.

1944-07-25

Lasham

Seven test flights were made (3.40).
OPERATION No. 314. FOURTEEN aircraft detailed to attack enemy movements in Sekwanny region and on roads between AMIENS – ROUEN, FRANCE and all carried out their attacks with good results except F/O. Wielgosz who returned when 30 miles off French coast due to aircraft failure.

1944-07-26

Lasham

Six test flights were made (3.15) and two aircraft carried out air to ground firing (4.40).

1944-07-27

Lasham

Twelve test flights were carried out (6.20).
OPERATION No. 316. FIFTEEN aircraft made attack by night on six enemy railways trains in France and all aircraft successfully accomplished their allotted tasks.

1944-07-28

Lasham

Three aircraft test flights made (1.15) and two aircraft carried out air to ground firing (2.50).
OPERATION No. 317. FIFTEEN aircraft made night attack on enemy river transport in Sekwanny River region and upon enemy troop concentration and all aircraft made attacks with good results.

1944-07-29

Lasham

Four test flights carried out (2.50) & 2 aircraft from Hartford Bridge (.30).

1944-07-30

Lasham

6 test flights & 2 compass swings (3.50) and one air to ground firing carried out (1.35). 6 aircraft practised bombing (5.15).
OPERATION No. 318. SIXTEEN aircraft took off to attack enemy reserves of troops in the front region in Normandy and all aircraft successfully carried out their allotted task.
Wing Commander K. Konopasek and Flight Lieut. Z Poplawski awarded the D.F.C.

1944-07-31

Lasham

Five test flights were carried out (1.55) and operations were cancelled, one aircraft being recalled after 10 mins.

SUMMARY OF MOVEMENTS OF OFFICERS & AIRMAN AIRCREW

OFFICERS.

July 5th, 1944
P/O. J. Salomon de Friedberg, Nav. posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
S/L. A. Lukinski “”
P/O. H. Perkowicz “”
F/O. K. Przyluski, Pil. “”
7th
S/L. H.B. Bell-Syer, Pil. posted to No. 613 Squadron
F/O. A.K. Strudwick, Nav. “”
P/O. R.A. Huck, Pil. “”
F/O. E.O. Davies, Nav. posted to No. 487 Squadron
F/O. A.N. Wilson, Pil. “”
F/O. G.N.F. Robinson, Nav. posted to No. 138 Wing supy.
10th
F/O. D.R. Jackson, Nav. posted to No. 2 TAF Communication Squadron.
F/L. J. Townsend, Pil. “”
7th
F/L. G.G. Suckling, Pil. posted to No. 487 Squadron.
11th
S/L. J. Lagowski, Nav. posted to P.A.F. Depot (N/E.) missing.
F/L. E. Suszynski, Pil. “”
S/L. A. Lukinski, Nav. “”
F/O. K. Przyluski, Pil. “”
13th
F/O. A.R. Kleiner, Pil. posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
F/O. J. Wielgosz “”
14th
F/O. R. Birkett, Nav. posted to No. 138 Wing supy.
F/L. V.A. Hester, D.F.C., Pil. “”
15th
F/L. G. Lansdell, D.F.C., Pil. posted to No. 613 Squadron.
F/L. K.E.R. Booth, Nav. “”
21st
F/O. A. Stencel, Nav. posted to Headquarters P.A.F.
27th
F/L. K.J. Rach, Pil. posted to P.A.F. Depot supy.
30th
F/L. J. Buczynski, Pil. posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
F/O. L.S. Lewicki, Nav. “”

AIRMEN.

5th
W/O. A. Palul, Pil. posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
W/O. S. Zygnerski, “”
7th
F/S. F.D. Hawkins, Pil. posted to No. 107 Squadron.
F/S. E.P. Waring, Nav. “”
F/S. N.J. Scott, Nav. posted to No. 613 Squadron.
F/S. J. Mehigan, Nav. posted to No. 487 Squadron.
F/S. E.E.B. Simms “”
W/O. M.N. Mitchell, Pil. “”
11th
Sgt. F. Suskiewicz, Nav. posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
W/O. B. Pieslak, Pil. “”
13th
Sgt. K. Iwachow, Nav. “”
W/O. H. Wojtkiewicz, Pil. “”
F/S. M. Perycz, Nav. “”
F/S. C. Wasilczyk “”
27th
W/O. W. Szypulewski, Pil. posted to P.A.F. Depot (N.E. Sick).

SUMMARY OF PROMOTIONS

F/O. E.G.A. Atkins promoted to Flight Lieut wef. 11.7.44
F/L. J. Rawicz-Szabuniewicz appointed acting S/Leader (Flight Commander) wef. 12.7.44
P/O. W. Andruszko promoted to Flying Officer wef. 12.7.44
Sgt. Halkiew, J. promoted to F/Sgt. Wef. 21.7.44.

TOTAL FLYING HOURS

Mosquito VI.

Operational
Day: 2 sorties, 5.40 hours.
Night: 291 sorties, 794.20 hours.

Non-operational
Day: 308 sorties, 158.35 hours.
Night: Nil.

Oxford II.

Operational
Day: Nil.
Night: Nil.

Non-operational
Day: 11 sorties, 15.10 hours.
Night: Nil.