Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-08-01

Lasham

F/L (A/S/L) B. Orlinski granted acting rank of Wing Commander and reposted to Command of 305 Squadron. Seven aircraft test flights were made (2.55) and 4 aircraft carried out bombing practice (2.30).

1944-08-02

Lasham

OPERATION No. 319. SIX aircraft carried out a daylight attack on CHATEAU MAULNY in France & all aircraft attacked with good results.
One test flight carried out .20 mins and one aircraft recalled from operations which were cancelled (.20 mins).

1944-08-03
Lasham

Six aircraft test flights were carried out (3.00).

1944-08-04

Lasham

Eight test flights were made (2.40).
OPERATION No. 320. SIXTEEN aircraft took off to attack enemy troops in the Front region in Normandy and all aircraft attacked with good results except W/C. Orlinski who was compelled to return after .35 mins owing to engine failure.

1944-08-05

Lasham

Six aircraft carried out test flights (2.35).
OPERATION No. 321. FIFTEEN aircraft were detailed for night attack upon enemy lines of communications in NORMANDY and good results were obtained by all aircraft.

1944-08-06

Lasham

Five aircraft returned from Thorney Island having landed there from previous night’s operation (1.00), 5 test flights made (2.15) and Oxford aircraft to York & return (3.25).
OPERATION No. 322. FIFTEEN aircraft again took off for night attack upon enemy lines of communication in NORMANDY and all carried out their tasks with good results. S/L. Grodzicki’s bombs failed to release, but he used cannon & m.g.’s with good effect.

1944-08-07

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew to Newton (1.30), and 4 aircraft test flights were made (1.45).
OPERATION No. 323. FIFTEEN aircraft briefed for night attacks on enemy lines of communication in NORMANDY and good results were obtained by all aircraft.

1944-08-08

Lasham

Oxford aircraft returned from Newton (1.00), one compass swing and six test flights carried out (3.00).
OPERATION No. 324. SIXTEEN aircraft made a night attack on enemy movements in the region behind the front line in NORMANDY with good results.

1944-08-09

Lasham

The Oxford aircraft made return flights to Shawbury, S. Cerne and Newton (5.10) and one test flight was carried out (.45).

1944-08-10

Lasham

Eight aircraft test flights were made & one compass swing (4.40).
OPERATION No. 325. SEVEN aircraft detailed to shoot up enemy road & rail traffic in FRANCE. All aircraft carried out their allotted task, but V, B, W & L failed to observe any movement and did not attack.
OPERATION No. 326. SIX aircraft took off to shoot up enemy road and rail traffic in the specified region in FRANCE and all made attacks except F/O. Wielgosz who did not observe any enemy movement.

1944-08-11

Lasham

4 aircraft returned from Dunsfold & one from Westover after operations (1.45), and 7 test flights were made (4.40).
OPERATION No. 327. TEN aircraft took off to attack by night the enemy in the region specified in FRANCE and good results, seven aircraft bombing by means of ‘GEE’.

1944-08-12

Lasham

Three aircraft returned from Hartford Bridge & 1 from Dunsfold (1.15).
OPERATION No. 328. SIXTEEN aircraft made night attack on enemy road & rail traffic, enemy movements & bridges & enemy lines of communication in the regions specified in FRANCE and all aircraft attacked with good results. Aircraft N. E. & L. took off again for a second sortie and carried out their allotted tasks.
Three test flights were carried out (1.35).

1944-08-13

Lasham

Five test flights and one compass swing carried out (2.40).
OPERATION No. 329. SIXTEEN aircraft briefed to bomb & shoot up the enemy in the region specified and good results were obtained, all sixteen aircraft bombed up & took off again and good results were once more obtained.

1944-08-14

Lasham

Three test flights were carried out and 3 aircraft made compass swings (3.05).
OPERATION No. 330. SIXTEEN AIRCRAFT took off to attack the enemy in France and to attack bridges over the rivers Seine and Tourques and all aircraft performed their allotted tasks with good results.

1944-08-15

Lasham

One aircraft test and 2 compass swings were carried out (2.05).
OPERATION No. 331. FOURTEEN AIRCRAFT were detailed for night attack on the enemy in the appointed zone S.W. of PARIS and F/O. Jasinski & P/O. Trznadel crashed a few minutes after take off and were both killed. The remaining aircraft successfully carried out their task except T which jettisoned bombs owing to Storm being met with.

1944-08-16

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew to Squires Gate & return (3.40) & four test flights carried out (1.15).
OPERATION No. 332. TWELVE AIRCRAFT took off at night to attack enemy evacuations on the R. RISLE in France and all aircraft obtained good results.
OPERATION No. 333. ONE AIRCRAFT was briefed to attack Railway Junctions in the Moulins area and the aircraft bombed a level crossing & shot up some lights.

1944-08-17

Lasham

Three aircraft returned from Hartford Bge, 8 from Finmere and 1 from Dunsfold (4.55). Oxford aircraft flew to Newton (.55).

1944-08-18

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew Newton-Bawtry & Bawtry-Newton, Newton-Base (2.15). Three cross-country flights carried out (2.00) and 3 aircraft made test flights (1.15).
OPERATION No. 334. THIRTEEN Aircraft made a night attack on enemy crossings of the R. SEINE in France with good results and TWELVE of the aircraft took off for a second attack and again obtained good results.

1944-08-19

Lasham

W/C. Orlinski & F/L. Lemieszonek flew to Newton to attend the funerals of F/O. Jasinski & P/O. Trznadel which were held at Newark Cemetery.

1944-08-20

Lasham

Twelve aircraft test flights were carried out (5.25) and one aircraft made cross-country (1.10).

1944-08-21

Lasham

No flying due to adverse weather conditions.

1944-08-22

Lasham

No flying due to adverse weather conditions.

1944-08-23

Lasham

Fourteen test flights were carried out (6.20) and Oxford aircraft flew to Newton & return (2.30).
OPERATION No. 335. ELEVEN Aircraft took off for night attack on flying bomb unloading depots in FRANCE and all aircraft made successful attacks except F & Q which turned back to base owing to storms being encountered.

1944-08-24

Lasham

Seven test flights were made (3.30) and Oxford aircraft flew to Swanton Morley & return (2.30).
OPERATION No. 336. FIFTEEN Aircraft were briefed for a night attack on enemy movements in FRANCE and all aircraft carried out successful attacks.

1944-08-25

Lasham

Eight aircraft returned from Odiham having landed there from previous night’s operations (1.50) and 9 test flights were made (4.20).
OPERATION No. 337. ELEVEN Aircraft took off for night attack on a train of flying bombs in the vicinity of BRUSSELS and five aircraft attacked M.T. vehicles & goods wagons but the remaining aircraft did not observe anything in T/A.

1944-08-26

Lasham

Seven aircraft carried out test flights (4.15).
OPERATION No. 338. FIFTEEN Aircraft made a night attack on roads in FRANCE and all obtained good results, FOURTEEN aircraft bombed up and took off again to attack the same target, but V crashed during taking off wrecking the aircraft, the crew being uninjured. The remaining aircraft made good attacks except E whose bombs failed to release over the target. F/L Atkins took off again for a third sortie and attacked enemy positions.

1944-08-27

Lasham

One aircraft flew Thorney Is. & return (.35) and 6 aircraft test flights were carried out (2.05).
OPERATION No. 339. FOURTEEN Aircraft were briefed to attack by night railways and marshalling yards in FRANCE and all aircraft made successful attacks.

1944-08-28

Lasham

Seven aircraft returned from Thorney Island having landed there after operations (2.00).

1944-08-29

Lasham

Eight aircraft test flights were made (2.35).

1944-08-30

Lasham

Twelve test flights were carried out (5.25) and Tiger Moth aircraft flew Carefritch & return (5.00).
OPERATION No. 340. FOURTEEN Aircraft took off for night attack on railways in the region of the border of FRANCE & GERMANY and all aircraft carried out attacks to good effect.

1944-08-31

Lasham

Two aircraft test flights were made (.50) and one aircraft flew to Normandy & return (1.45).
OPERATION No. 341. SIX Aircraft made a daylight attack on enemy petrol storage tanks at NOMEXY and all aircraft successfully bombed the target with good results, W/C. Orlinski dropped one 500 lb bomb 1 mile from the target by mistake. Three attacks on target were also carried out with cannon & machine gun.

TOTAL FLYING HOURS.

Mosquito VI.

Operational
Day: 47.05 hours
Night: 798.37 hours

Non-operational
Day: 96.40 hours.
Night: -

Oxford II.

Operational
Day: -
Night: -

Non-operational
Day: 22.55 hours
Night: -

Tiger Moth.

Non-operational
Day: 5.00 hours

SUMMARY OF MOVEMENTS OF OFFICERS & AIRMAN AIRCREW.

1st
W/C. K. Konopasek posted to H.Q. Transport Command
7th
F/L. J. Campbell Education Officer transferred to No. 1 Radio School.
16th
F/O. Z. Jasinski Pilot killed in crash.
P/O. J.J. Trznadel Nav. “”
21st
F/L. J.A. Currie, Pilot posted from No. 2 G.S.U.
F/L. G.W.S. Moseley “”
F/L. C.A.G. Ossulston “”
F/O. J.K. Smith, Nav. “”
SGT. B.J. Hogg, Pilot “”
SGT. K.O.G. Nugent, Nav. “”
SGT. B. Jeffery “”
SGT. A.J. Tucknott “”

PROMOTIONS.

1st
F/L (A/S/L) B. Orlinski granted acting rank of Wing Commander.
SGT. T. SZCZUROWSKI granted Permanent War Rank of Pilot Officer.
SGT. J.J. TRZNADEL “”
SGT. Z.M. URBANOWICZ “”
F/O. M.W. BUJAK granted Permanent War Rank of Flight Lieutenant wef. 1.5.44.