Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-09-01

Lasham

OPERATION No. 342. SEVEN aircraft of this Squadron took off for night attack on enemy rail movements in France & Belgium and all aircraft successfully carried out their tasks.
Oxford aircraft carried out GEE training (2.00), 9 test flights were carried out (4.20) and four aircraft made cross country flights (3.10).

1944-09-02

Lasham

No flying was carried out owing to adverse weather conditions.

1944-09-03

Lasham

Fourteen test flights were made (8.10) and Oxford aircraft carried out GEE training (2.30).

1944-09-04

Lasham

There was no flying owing to adverse weather conditions.

1944-09-05

Lasham

Eighteen test flights were made (10.30) and one aircraft flew to Hatfield & return (1.10)
OPERATION No. 343. SIXTEEN aircraft took off for a night intruder attack and patrol in Holland & Belgium and good results were obtained, trains, M.T. and goods wagons being attacked.

1944-09-06

Lasham

Adverse weather conditions prevented any flying being carried out.

1944-09-07

Lasham

Two aircraft carried out test flights (.55)
OPERATION No. 344. FIFTEEN aircraft were briefed & took off for a night intruder patrol in Holland & Belgium, all aircraft successfully completing their missions, eight aircraft were diverted to Thorney Island.

1944-09-08

Lasham

Eight aircraft returned from Thorney Island (2.25) and 2 test flights were made (.40)

1944-09-09

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew to Church Fenton (2.00), 16 aircraft made cross country formation flight (36.05) and one test flight was carried out (.15).
OPERATION No. 345. SEVEN aircraft made a night attack on enemy movements and communications in Belgium and all made successful attacks except T & K whose bombs failed to release.

1944-09-10

Lasham

Five test flights and two compass checks were carried out (3.50).

1944-09-11

Lasham

Four test flights were made (3.25), twelve aircraft made a cross country formation flight (18.25), 1 aircraft carried out local flying (.55) and Oxford aircraft carried out local flying (2.45).
OPERATION No. 346. SIXTEEN aircraft carried out night intruder patrol and made successful attacks on enemy rail road & river movements in Belgium. F/L. Atkins made successful landing on one engine having been hit by enemy AA, and F/L. Referowski was also hit and made belly landing.

1944-09-12

Lasham

Two aircraft returned from Thorney Island (.35), 5 test flights & compass swings carried out (2.05) and Oxford aircraft flew to Manston & return (2.00).

1944-09-13

Lasham

Eight aircraft carried out practice bombing (5.15) and three test flights were made (.35).
OPERATION No. 347. NINE aircraft took off to attack by night enemy movements, roads, railways and river crossings in Holland & Belgium and all aircraft successfully completed their tasks.

1944-09-14

Lasham

Three test flights were carried out (1.35) and Oxford aircraft flew to Newton & return (2.50).

1944-09-15

Lasham

Four test flights were carried out (2.10).

1944-09-16

Lasham

Oxford aircraft flew to Squires Gate, Croughton Base (4.05), two aircraft carried out practice bombing (1.40) and four test flights and compass swings were made (2.10).

1944-09-17

Lasham

Thirteen test flights were carried out (6.45) and Oxford aircraft carried out local flying for 1 hour with A.T.C.
OPERATION No. 348. FIFTEEN aircraft made a night attack on enemy ferrying movements in the Flushing – Breskens – Ternheuzen region and good results were obtained, barges, wharves, roads and lights being attacked.

1944-09-18

Lasham

Three test flights and compass swings were made (1.25).

1944-09-19

Lasham

Eight aircraft practiced air to ground firing (7.35), 8 test flights were made (4.20), 1 aircraft (1.00) practiced circuits & landings and Oxford aircraft flew Bicester, Southend and return (2.15).
OPERATION No. 349. ELEVEN aircraft took off for night attack on enemy movements and crossings of the R. Rhine between Emmerich and Wesel and good results were obtained, barges, trains, fires railways and M.T. vehicles being successfully attacked.

1944-09-20

Lasham

Eight test flights were carried out (3.15) and two aircraft carried out local flying (1.40).
OPERATION No. 350. TWELVE aircraft were briefed for night attack on enemy movements and crossings of the Rhine in Germany and all aircraft successfully carried out their tasks.

1944-09-21

Lasham

One aircraft returned from Thorney Island (.20), 5 aircraft made test flights (1.40) and 1 aircraft practised circuits & landings (.30).

1944-09-22

Lasham

Eight aircraft carried out test flights (2.55) and 1 aircraft carried out local GEE training (2.30).

1944-09-23

Lasham

Eleven aircraft test flights were made (4.40) and one aircraft made night X-country flight (1.40).

1944-09-24

Lasham

Six test flights were carried out. Two aircraft of this Squadron collided in the air over the airfield and crashed resulting in the deaths of both crews.

1944-09-25

Lasham

Seven aircraft test flights were carried out (3.25) and 7 aircraft carried out air to ground firing (5.50).

1944-09-26

Lasham

Eleven air tests were made (6.45), 1 aircraft ferried to Heston and 1 to Thorney Island (.40) and Oxford aircraft flew to High Ercall, Bicester and return (2.30).
OPERATION No. 351. SEVENTEEN aircraft took off for night patrol to attack & harass the enemy in Holland and successful results were obtained by all aircraft.

1944-09-27

Lasham

Five test flights were carried out (1.25) and Oxford aircraft flew to Church Fenton (1.30).

1944-09-28

Lasham

Oxford aircraft returned from Church Fenton (1.30) and 14 test flights made (8.40).

1944-09-29

Lasham

Five test flights made (1.35) and one aircraft flew to Horsham & return (1.25).

1944-09-30

Lasham

Nine air test flights were made (4.35) and four cross country flights carried out (5.55).

TOTAL FLYING HOURS

Mosquito VI.

Operational
Day: Nil.
Night: 359.25 hours

Non-operational
Day: 189.40 hours
Night: 2.25 hours

Oxford II.

Operational
Day: Nil.
Night: Nil.

Non-operational
Day: 28.05 hours.
Night: Nil.

SUMMARY OF MOVEMENTS OF OFFICERS AND AIRMAN AIRCREW.

1st
F/L. R. Referowski, Pilot posted from No. 307 Squadron.
2nd
F/O. J. Pacholczyk, Pilot “”
8th
F/L. T.L. Kasprzyk, Nav. posted to H.Q. 2 T.A.F. Main.
13th
W/O. T. CIULA, Pilot posted from P.A.F. Depot.
15th
F/L. J. Marczewski, Nav. posted to No. 60 O.T.U.

16th
F/O. W. Gancewicz, Medical posted from Newton.
F/L. W. Topolnicki, Medical posted to Newton.
19th
F/L. M.W. Bujak, Nav. reposted to Navigation Officer post.
F/O. L. Piekarski, Nav. posted from 2 G.S.U.
W/O. M. Lewandowski, Pilot “”
23rd
SGT. Z. Haas, Pilot “”
F/O. E. Susi, Pilot “”
P/O. M.E. Pruszynski, Nav. “”
P/O. T.F. Wilczewski, Nav. “”
24th
F/L. A. Widawski, Pilot killed in crash.
F/S. B.J. Hogg, “”
SGT. A.J. Tucknott, Nav/W “”