Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1943-09-01

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
05.10. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
“B” Flight 1 Section at readiness and two sections at 30 minutes.
13.00. “A” Flight 1 section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
“B” Flight at 30 minutes
Flying included practice flight formation flying, practice attacks and combat and aircraft tests.
11.15. Four aircraft took off from Friston at 11.15, four a/c at 12.10 and four a/c at 13.15 to patrol over minesweepers approx. 10 miles S.S.E. of Dungeness. All aircraft returned to base without sighting E/A and without incident.
18.45. Three a/c took off from Friston at 18:45 and one a/c at 19.40 and patrolled eight miles E. and W. of Newhaven, landing at base without incident.
F/O W. SZAJDA detached to R.A.F. Station, Sutton Bridge for No. 33 P.G.I. Course.

1943-09-02

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy: 10/10ths cloud at 3,000 feet. Visibility poor.
05.12. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
09.45. “A” Flight at readiness.
13.10. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
19.50. “B” Flight at readiness.
Training flying included formation flying, practice photo attacks, practice air combat and five aircraft tests.
12.40. One Section took off from Friston and carried out a patrol eight miles E. and W. South of Beachy Head, returning to base without incident.
18.15. 12 aircraft took off from Friston to carry out escort of 72 Marauders which were bombing the ammunition stores in the forest near Hesdin (RAMROD S. 24). Rendezvous was made with the bombers and the rest of the escort was made at 12,000 feet over Hastings in the direction of France. The Squadron escorted the first group of bombers from front and sides. Explosions were observed on the South side of the Forest near Hesdin. The Squadron landed at Friston 19.30 hrs. E/A not seen and no ack-ack.

1943-09-03

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy: clouds 10/10ths at 3,000 feet. Visibility poor.
05.12. Three sections at readiness and “B” Flight at readiness.
07.10. “A” Flight at readiness.
13.00. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
06.30. Four aircraft took off from Friston and patrolled over M.T.B.s 20 miles South of Beachy Head, returning to base without incident.
11.45. Two aircraft took off from Friston to escort a Walrus aircraft from Shoreham to a point 50 miles South. Walrus picked up three men but was unable to take off. The Section was recalled
16.00. Four aircraft took off from Friston, carried out a patrol South of Beachy Head and returned to base without incident.
Sgt. WALCZAK was awarded the 1st G.C. Badge w.e.f. 5/8/43.

1943-09-04

FRISTON

Weather – very good.
05.13. One Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
07.40. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
13.10. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
17.30. “B” Flight at readiness.
Practice flying included aerobatics, local flying and some aircraft tests.
06.35. Two aircraft took off from Friston and patrolled over M.T.B.s 15 miles S of Newhaven, only one M.T.B. being sighted however. The section returned to base without incident.
08.45. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to escort 18 Mitchells attacking the railroad junction at Rouen. Rendezvous was made over Beachy Head at 0 feet. The aircraft climbed and target was reached at 13,000 feet. Hits were seen on the target. No E/A seen.
18.00. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to escort 36 Marauders attacking the railroad junction at St. Pol. Rendezvous was made over Dungeness at 12,000 feet in the direction of Berck-sur-Mer. The target was reached at 18.34 hours. Hits were observed especially on the aerodrome, around it and also on the target. On the return 4 F.W. 190’s were seen. In the vicinity of Le Touquet a pilot was observed in his dinghy in the sea. Position was reported and he was picked up by a Walrus aircraft.
To-day was celebrated as “Squadron Day” – the third anniversary since its formation on 4/9/40. Holy Mass was held in the Blister Hangar for the Polish Officers and airmen in the morning, followed by a special luncheon for the whole Squadron in the airmens dining hall at 13.00 hrs.
The Station Commander, S/Ldr. Wheatley, attended the function and gave a speech. W/Cdr. Rolski, D.S.O., S/Ldr. Rutkowski, D.F.C. and F/Lt. A. Sendorek were given a very warm reception as old members of the Squadron. In the evening a dance was held and to which the whole Station was invited.

1943-09-05

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy and misty, later turning to rain. Clouds 10/10ths at 2,000 feet, visibility poor.
05.14. Three sections at 30 minutes.
07.00. “A” Flight at readiness.
07.10. “B” Flight at readiness.
13.00. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
09.55. One aircraft test was carried out.
05.50. Two aircraft took off from Friston and searched 40 to 50 miles south of Beachy Head returning to base with nothing of interest to report. (Operatiom Air/Sea rescue)

1943-09-06

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
07.00. “B” Flight at readiness.
15.31. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
18.30. “B” Flight at readiness.
12.50. Four aircraft took off from Friston and sighted 9 dinghies 5/10 miles south east of Beachy Head. The dinghies contained Crews of Flying Fortresses. Fixes and positions were given and rescue action was seen.
13.30. Four aircraft took off from Friston and joined in the above operation.
17.25. Two aircraft took off from Friston to carry out a patrol over 2 M.T.B.’s 40 miles South of Beachy Head. All aircraft returned to base without incident. Six aircraft took part in this Operation and the last section landed at 20.15 hrs.

1943-09-07

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
07.00. “A” Flight at readiness.
09.30. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
16.47. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
07.40. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston. Rendezvous was made over Sandwich at 12,000 feet in the direction of Gravelines. Acting as escort to 18 Mitchells going to St. Omer. No hits were observed. Approx. 15 small craft were seen from 12,000 feet at 08.12 hrs on the West side of Gravelines. (Channel pinpoint 055820).
10.20. One Section took off from Friston, sighted a boat with one person in it 10 miles off Fecamp. The position was given and a Walrus arrived on the scene and picked him up. The person turned out to be a German sailor.
Training flying included target towing, air-to-air firing, practice formation and air combat, navigation exercises and aircraft tests.
P/O F. FORMAS was posted to the Squadron from No. 58 O.T.U. for flying duties.

1943-09-08

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
05.30. One Section at readiness, two at 30 minutes.
10.00. Three Sections at readiness.
05.30. “B” Flight at readiness.
20.00. One Section at readiness, two at 30 minutes.
05.55. One Section took off from Friston and patrolled 10 miles South of Beachy Head without incident.
17.50. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to act as close escort to 18 Marauders to Boulogne. Rendezvous was made over Dungeness at 12.000 feet. Hits were observed over the city and port of Boulogne. Ack-ack fire was strong.
Training flying included a practice scramble by two aircraft at 07.30 hrs and seven aircraft tests at various times throughout the day.
F/O F. SWIETLIK was posted to P.T.T.S. Halton to gain armament experience, having volunteered for training as a Specialist armament officer. F/L W. BIALKIEWICZ took over Adjutant duties from F/O Swietlik.

1943-09-09

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
05.15. Three Sections at readiness.
15.17. “B” Flight at readiness.
08.00. One Section at readiness.
06.40. OPERATION “STARKEY”. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston, acting as cover to invasion barges and ships engaged in Operation “Starkey”. The Squadron was patrolling and covering the invasion barges and ships between Le Touquet and Boulogne at a distance of 15 miles from the French Coast. No E/A were sighted and the Squadron landed at base without incident. Weather over the channel: clouds 8/10ths at 5,000 feet.
08.55. OPERATION “STARKEY”. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to cover the returning barges and ships. The Squadron flew a distance of 12 miles from the English Coast between Hastings and Shoreham. No E/A were sighted and the Squadron landed at base without incident.
11.20. OPERATION “STARKEY”. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston acting as cover to invasion barges and ships which were returning from the French Coast. At Le Touquet bay six speed boats were observed making for the open sea. A’plane was seen to crash into the sea a parachute landed on the sea about 10 miles E/W of Boulogne. The Squadron returned to base without having anything else to report. Weather over the Channel: Cloudless with good visibility.

1943-09-10

FRISTON

Weather cloudy – 10/10ths cloud at 3,000 feet. Visibility good.
05.27. “A” Flight at readiness, “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
13.00. One Section at readiness and two Sections at 30 minutes.
19.00. One Section at readiness and two Sections at 30 minutes.
13.10. One Section took off from Friston, patrolled South of Beachy Head without incident.
Training flying included: practice battle formation flying, Sector recco., aerobatics and aircraft tests.

1943-09-11

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
07.20. “A” Flight at readiness.
13.00. One Section at readiness and two Sections at 30 minutes.
16.30. Squadron at readiness.
19.00. Four aircraft took off from Friston on being ordered to scramble and patrolled 15 miles S. of Beachy Head. The wreck of a’plane was seen in the Sea.
Training flying included one Weather test, target towing, air-to-air firing, battle formation flying, practice photo. attacks and aircraft test.

1943-09-12

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy and misty – clouds 10/10ths at 1,500 feet. Visibility poor.
05.30. One Section at readiness, two sections at 30 minutes.
13.00. “A” Flight at readiness, one Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
05.30. “B” Flight at readiness.
17.30. Two aircraft took off from base on being ordered to scramble. No contact was made and the section patrolled base without incident.
Training flying included low flying and practice air combat and two aircraft tests.

1943-09-13

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy. 10/10ths cloud at 3,000 feet. Visibility poor.
05.20. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
13.00. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
18.00. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to sweep between Le Touquet / Dulleus / Abbeville. Over Dungeness visibility was very poor. The Squadron was therefore unable to make rendezvous with the British Squadrons. Half of the channel was covered by low clouds. The French coast was reached at a height of 6,000 feet South of Le Touquet. The Squadron flew over Dungeness – North Le Touquet – Hucqeliers – Crecy – en - Pontieu – Rue and returned to base without incident.
On crossing the French coast, however, they encountered strong ack-ack.
Training flying included battle formation flying, aerobatics, flight formation, a practice scramble by two aircraft and two aircraft tests.

1943-09-14

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy and misty, turning later on to good weather.
05.31. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
10.00. One Section at readiness, two sections at 30 minutes.
13.00. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
13.00. One Section at readiness and two Sections at 30 minutes
Training flying included formation flying and interception practices.
11.15. Two aircraft carried out a practice scramble.
F/Sgt. Z. ZIELINSKI posted to R.A.F. Station, Kenley supernumerary N/E sick.

1943-09-15

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
05.33. One Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
13.00. “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
15.00. One Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
17.20. 11 a/c took off from Lympne to act as escort to 72 Marauders which were attacking the target between Bethune and Mereville (OPERATION RAMROD 220). Rendezvous was made over North Foreland. No E/A were seen.
Practice flying included flight formation flying, army co-operation, and some local flying.

1943-09-16

FRISTON

Weather – sunny. Visibility good.
05.33. One Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
13.00 One Section at readiness and two at 30 minutes.
17.35. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to escort 18 Mitchells which were attacking the railroad junction of Serzqueux N.E. of Rouen (OPERATION – RAMROD 223). Rendezvous was made over Rye at 0 feet, then climbing to 11,000 feet over the target. E/A not seen. Three parachutes were observed 5 miles N.W. of the target at approx. 20,000 feet. The bombers re-crossed the English Coast at Hastings.
Training flying included low flying, formation flying, navigation exercises, cloud flying, aircraft test and local flying.

1943-09-17

FRISTON

Weather – clouds 10/10ths at 4,000 feet.
05.36. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
06.25. “B” Flight at readiness.
11.15. Two Sections at readiness.
Six aircraft carried out Air/Sea rescue patrols between 11.10 and 15.35 hrs. A dinghy was sighted 50 miles S.S.E. of Beachy Head. A fix was given and the single occupant of the dinghy was picked up. A search was made also four a dinghy 50 miles South West of Beachy Head but nothing could be sighted and the Section returned to base without incident.
17.45. Two aircraft took off from Friston on being ordered to Scramble and returned to base without incident.
Training flying included Squadron formation flying and some local flying.

1943-09-18

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy and misty – 8/10/10ths cloud at 3,000 feet. Visibility poor.
09.30. “B” Flight at readiness.
13.10. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
17.20. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to act as escort to 18 Marauders attacking Rouen aerodrome. Rendezvous was made over Hastings in the direction of D’Ailly (OPERATION RAMROD NO. 230). As the weather was very bad the whole formation returned.
15.55. Two aircraft took off from Friston on a weather test and flying patrol. The route taken was Fecamp – Le Havre - Friston. East of direction Friston to Le Havre clouds 5/10ths. At 3/12,000 feet clouds were scarce and in the other direction thick clouds at this height.

1943-09-19

FRISTON

Weather cloudy. 10/10ths cloud at 3,000 feet. Visibility good.
05.39. “A” Flight at 30 minutes. “B” Flight at readiness.
13.45. “A” Flight at readiness.
10.50. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston to act as close escort to 72 Marauders attacking the Lille/Nord aerodrome. Rendezvous was made over Ashford at 11.57 hrs. The Squadron was escorting the first party of 18 bombers on the starboard side. Two miles short of the target the first box split into two boxes of 18 each. The first 18 turned right, the second 18 flew over the target. 306 Squadron remained with the first 18 bombers which were seen to drop their bombs into the sea. Over the target a formation of 8 M.E..109’s, 3,.000 feet higher, shadowed the Squadron. At 12/13,000 feet four F.W. 190’s dived on to one Section which successfully evaded. Weather – 4/10ths cloud at 15,000 feet. One large patch North of target 10/10ths base 9,000 feet. (OPERATION RAMROD 232).
17.00. Twelve aircraft took off from Friston (OPERATION RAMROD 233), to act as close escort to 72 Marauders attacking the railroad junction of Merville. Rendezvous was made over North Foreland at 12,000 feet. After reaching the French Coast the weather was bad and the bombers returned. Weather – 8/10ths cloud up to 15,000 feet.

1943-09-20

FRISTON

Weather – cloudy, misty with intermittent rain.
05.43. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
09.10. “B” Flight at readiness.
13.00. “A” Flight at 30 minutes.
No flying took place to-day.
SGT W. NOWOCZYN awarded the permanent War Rank of Flight Sergeant w.e.f. 13/7/43.
F/Lt B. KLOSIN was posted to this Unit from No. 316 (Polish) Squadron and detached to Northolt for duties in the Operations Room.
P/O. T. BRONIECKI and 26 airmen proceeded to Heston as Advance party to Squadron move.

1943-09-21

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
05.40. “A” Flight at readiness, “B” Flight at 30 minutes.
13.00. “B” Flight at readiness.
14.30. 16 aircraft took off and flew to Fairlop where they exchanged aircraft with No. 302 (Polish) Squadron
15.30. 16 aircraft took off from Fairlop and flew to Heston (Movement of Squadron) landing at 15.45.hrs. The Service vehicles which had been allocated to the Squadron were driven to Heston.

1943-09-22

FRISTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
The Main party of the Squadron and 3106 Servicing Echelon moved by rail from Friston to R.A.F. Station, Heston taking with them all kit and equipment. They arrived at Heston at approx. 17.00 hrs and immediately unloaded all the railway trucks and conveyed the equipment and personal kit to Heston by Service transport.

HESTON

13.05. 12 aircraft flew to Tangmere from where at 15.25 hrs they took off for operation “RAMROD NO. 237”. The Squadron acted as escort the second party of 72 Marauders which were to bomb Evreux aerodrome. Rendezvous was made 30 miles off the French Coast North of Fecamp at 12,000 feet and course set for the target. 10 E/A attacked the formation but 306 Squadron made no contact with the Enemy. Hits were observed in the target area.
F/Lts K. BOKOWIEC and W. JASIONOWSKI were posted to 316 and 315 Squadrons respectively.
W/O GALLUS was posted from No. 316 (Polish) Squadron for Operations Room duties at Northolt.

1943-09-23

HESTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility.
06.30. 12 aircraft flew to Tangmere and from there took off at 08.10 hrs for Operation Ramrod No. 239. The Squadron acted as escort to the second party of 72 Marauders which were bombing Conhes aerodrome N/E of Evreux aerodrome. Rendezvous was made North of Fecamp and then course set for target. Hits were observed and bombing very good North East and South West Dispersals. No flak experienced over aerodrome, slight heavy flak experienced 20 miles from French Coast on the way out. No E/A were seen. Weather: no cloud, visibility unlimited, haze up to 5,000’
14.50. Twelve aircraft took off from Tngmere to act as close escort to the second party of 72 Marauders which were to bomb the aerodrome at Beauvais. Immediately after taking off from Tangmere at 14.55 hrs six aircraft, on account of improper fitting of the jettison fuel tanks, returned. The first six aircraft with 308 Squadron made rendezvous with the bombers 35 miles North West of Dieppe at 12,000 feet. About 10 miles before the formation reached the target two F.W. 190’s attacked the Formation. At about the same place on the return journey 2/4 F.W. 190’s attacked the formation. Four pilots fired but without result. During these attacks the bombers also opened fire in the direction of our Fighters. They aircraft piloted by P/O. Potocki was hit by one bullet. The bombing of the target appeared good and bursts were seen in the East and West Dispersals. At 15.23 hrs approx. 5 aircraft took off from Tangmere and met the returning bombers and escort South of Cayeux. Formation returned and landed at Heston 16.50 hrs.

1943-09-24

HESTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility
05.47. Squadron at 30 minutes
09.05. Twelve aircraft flew to Tangmere.
10.45. Twelve aircraft took off from Operation “Ramrod No. 242” acting as escort to the second party of 72 Marauders going to bomb Evreux aerodrome. Rendezvous was made about 30 miles off the French Coast North of Fecamp at 12,000 feet. Many hits were observed, both on the aerodrome and on the nearest railroad station. Weather – cloudless.
15.00. Twelve aircraft took off from Tangmere for Operation “Ramrod No. 243”, acting as close escort to the second box of Marauders detailed to attack Beauvais/Tille aerodrome. Rendezvous was made with the bombers and 306 Squadron took up position on the starboard side. Over the target ten to fifteen M.E.s and F.W. 190’s attacked the formation and the following combats took place.
F/SGT BEREZOWSKI , saw three F.W. 190’s approaching the bombers from behind. He turned towards the last F.W. 190 of the three and getting into position above and behind he fired a short burst and later two more bursts from dead astern, range - 250 to 200 yards. The F.W.190 put its nose down into a very steep dive. W/O. Krzyzagorski of 308 Squadron, also close escort, saw this E/A going down out of control with black smoke pouring from it. F/SGT Berezowski claims this F.W. 190 as probably destroyed.
F/O. W. TRONCZYNSKI got on to the tail of a M.E. 109 and opened fire from 120 yards. Both aircraft were in a dive at this time, strikes were seen around the cockpit and two explosions took place, a piece of the E/A flew off. The E/A took no evasive action, continuing in a steep dive. F/O. Tronczynski thought the pilot to have been killed. Our pilot had to break off combat as he was being fired at by another aircraft. This claim is being rendered and damaged until camera evidence should allow it to be stepped up.
F/SGT Z. KAWNIK and his No. 2 were attacked by two F.W. 190;s. As the E/A passed our section turned to port and got on to the tail of one of the E/A. F/Sgt Kawnik fired from 3/400 yards one long burst, the E/A went into steep dive with smoke coming from it. Our pilot’s No. 2 F/Sgt Toczyski, saw this E/A approximately 2,000 feet lower down, turn on to its back while still going down with heavy smoke coming from it. F/Sgt. Kawnik claims this E/A as probably destroyed.
All aircraft returned to base undamaged. Cameras were used in each case.

1943-09-25

HESTON

Weather – cloudy – 10/10ths cloud at 4,000 feet. Visibility poor.
05.49. The Squadron at 30 minutes
Training flying included Flight Formation flying, practice bombers attack, C.G.I. Co-operation practices and one a/c test.
F/Sgt M. MACHOWIAK was awarded to the permanent War Rank of Warrant Officer w.e.f. 1/5/43.

1943-09-26

HESTON

Weather – cloudy at misty. Clouds 10/10ths at 2,000 feet. Poor visibility.
05.50. The Squadron at readiness.
19.37. “A” Flight at readiness.
07.25. Six aircraft flew to Tangmere and returned at 09.20.
07.30. Six aircraft flew to Tangmere and returned at 09.25.
S/Ldr. E. KARWOWSKI was detached to R.A.F. School of Army co-operation at Old Sarum for No. 3 Intermediate Course.

1943-09-27

HESTON

Weather – sunny with good visibility
05.54. “A” Flight at readiness.
13.00. The Squadron at readiness.
09.45. Twelve aircraft took off from Heston with 11 Spitfires VB of 308 Squadron, led by W/Cdr. ZAK, D.F.C., acting as close escort to first box of 72 Marauders detailed to bomb Beauvais/Tille aerodrome. Rendezvous was made according to plan. 306 Squadron were close escort on the starboard side. North of the target on the way back 8 F.W. 190’s attacked the second formation of bombers from below and behind – after their attack they pooled of to starboard and 306 Squadron dived after them.
W/O MACHOWIAK, M dived after three F.W. 190’s and getting on to the tail of one at 6,000 feet he fired a short burst from 400 yards, no results were seen. Disengaging he started to climb back to rejoin the Squadron and while so doing a F.W. 190 crossed his sights travelling from right to left. Our pilot fired from 250/300 yards giving full deflection, F.W. 190 pulled into a climb, did a half roll and the pilot baled out. This E/A is claimed as destroyed.
F/Sgt. Bondarczuk when the Squadron was 10/15 miles North of Diepe, this pilot was heard to give a “Mayday” on button “C”. Nothing more was either seen or heard of him and he is therefore classified as missing.
10 aircraft of 306 Squadron landed at Heston 11.45 hrs. and one aircraft landed at Manston at 12.05 hrs.
16.35. Twelve aircraft took off from Tangmere to act as close escort to 72 Marauders detailed to attack Conches airfield. Bombers were meet at 12,000 feet 20 miles from the coast of France. Course was then set for the target and direct hits were observed on the aerodrome buildings. About 4 F.W. 190’s were seen but no contact was made. Weather – sunny with good visibility.

1943-09-28

HESTON

Weather cloudy and misty. 10/10ths cloud at 1,500 feet. Visibility poor.
05.33. Squadron at 30 minutes.
No flying was carried out.

1943-09-29

HESTON

Weather – cloudy. 10/10ths cloud at 4,000 feet. Visibility 2/4 miles.
05.56. Squadron at readiness.
Flying included sector recco., navigation exercises, local flying and two aircraft tests.
A lecture was given to the Pilots by the Station Intelligence Officer the subject being “Air/Sea rescue”.
F/O. W. SZAJDA ceased to be detached to R.A.F. Station, Sutton Bridge, on cessation of No. 33 P.G.I. Course.

1943-09-30

HESTON

Weather – cloudy and misty. 10/10ths cloud at 2,000 feet.
05.58. The Squadron at 30 minutes.
18.35. One Section at readiness.
No flying took place to-day.
F/O’s W. BIALKIEWICZ and E. TOMANEK were awarded the Permanent War Rank pf Flight Lieutenant w.e.f 10/4/43 and 4/11/42 respectively.
F/O’s. S. RUBA and T. BRONIECKI were both posted to No. 3106 Servicing Echelon w.e.f
1/8/43 as Engineer Officer and Engineer Officer (Supernumerary) respectively.
Action was taken to post all the Ground Staff from the Squadron to No. 3106 Servicing Echelon (on formation) with the exception of one Sgt. Fitter II one Clk/G.D.Polish and one Clk/G.D. British together with the Adjutant, Medical Officer and Polish and British Intelligence Officers.
Sgt. J. TOCZYSKI was promoted to the permanent War Rank of Flight Sergeant w.e.f. 1/7/43.
W/O Z. URBANCZYK was posted to No. 6 A.A.C.U., Castle Bromwich for flying duties w.e.f 23/9/43.

Z. Langhamer
Flight Lieutenant, Commanding,
NO. 306 (POLISH) SQUADRON