Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-08-01

Branzett

Through the day pilots carried out eight Anti Divers Patrols without incident. P.1855 F/Lt Beyer, A was reposted as Flight Commander of “B” Flight vice P-1856 F/Lt. Potocki, W posted to 133 Wing Operations Room along with P-2217 F/O. Turek, T.

1944-08-02

Branzett

Further Anti Driver Patrols were carried out; between 11.45 hrs. and 21.45 hrs. a total of 10 patrols were undertaken. No Divers were met however. P-2459 P/O.Chrapkiewicz, S was posted from 84 G.S.U. for flying duties. P.792229 F/S. Pilot Dowgalski, E and P.794927 F/S. Koloszczyk, T also arrived on posting from 84 G.S.U. for flying duties.

1944-08-03

Branzett

Anti Divers Patrols were carried out today and pilots had some luck and 2 ½ Divers destroyed.
is claimed: 1 ½ by F/Sgt. Rudowski, S and 1 by W/O. Czezowski, J. F/Sgt. Rudowski was the first pilot of 306 Squadron to shoot a Diver down. P-784123 F/Sgt. Michalkiewicz, K – pilot returned from P.A.F. Depot.

1944-08-04

Branzett

Pilots continued Anti Diver Patrols again today carrying out some 22 patrols between 05.50 hrs. and 23.00 hrs. Four Divers were destroyed: F/Sgt. Zaworski, J – 2: F/Lt. Siekierski, J – 1: and the other by P/O. Bzowski, J.

1944-08-05

Branzett

Further Anti Diver Patrols were undertaken today. 27 in all between 05.15 hrs and 22.30 hrs.
F.Sgt later W/O Nowoczyn, W claims 1 Diver destroyed, and F/O. Smigielski, J another destroyed.

1944-08-06

Branzett

Between 11.50 hrs and 22.50 hrs today, Squadron pilots carried out 24 Anti Diver Patrols.
Pilots had success and claim three Divers as destroyed, all by F/Lt. Siekierski, J.

1944-08-07

Branzett

Throughout the day our pilots carried out 26 Anti Diver Patrols and claim two of the Divers destroyed: one by P/O. Wacnik, K and the other by F/Sgt. Zalenski, J.

1944-08-08

Branzett

Pilots continued their Anti Diver Patrols again today, carrying out some 14 patrols between 10.45 hrs and 22.55. The patrols had no success however as no Divers were seen.

1944-08-09

Branzett

Further Anti Diver patrols – in all 24 – were carried out today between 05.35 hrs and 22.30 hrs. No Divers were seen. Two Sgt. Pilots:- P.704115 Sgt. Grodynski, A and P.704150 Sgt. Szostakowski, A arrived on posting from No. 3 T.E.U. for flying duties.

1944-08-10

Branzett

Pilots continued they Anti Divers Patrols today. A total of 29 patrols was carried out between 05.40 and 22.05 hrs. No Divers were encountered however.

1944-08-11

Branzett

Pilots carried out a further 22 Anti Divers Patrols between 11,30 hrs and 22.35 hrs today. But the patrols were alas without incident as no Divers came over that Sector.

1944-08-12

Branzett

Between 09.40 hrs and 22.30 hrs today, our pilots carried out 20 Anti Divers Patrols without luck. No Divers were intercepted.

1944-08-13

Branzett

Pilots carried out 16 more Anti Diver Patrols between 09.50 hrs and 20.20 hrs today. Patrols were again without incident.

1944-08-14

Branzett

21 Anti Diver Patrols were undertaken today by our pilots between 05.45 hrs and 22.15 hrs. No Divers were intercepted however. News was received that P-1915 F/O. Pietrzak, H had been awarded the D.F.C.

1944-08-15

Branzett

Pilots continued Anti Divers Patrols today. Between 05.45 hrs and 22.35 hrs a total of 26 patrols were undertaken. W/O. Nowoczyn, W claims one Diver as destroyed. P.2316 F/O. Laszkiewicz, L was reported a Prisoner of War wef: 11/6/44 after previously been reported as “Missing” wef: 11/6/44.

1944-08-16

Branzett

23 Anti Diver Patrols were carried out by the pilots today between 05.35 hrs and 21.40 hrs.
4 ½ Divers are claimed as destroyed: ½ by W/O. Rogowski, J: 1 ½ by F/Lt. Marschall, K: 1 ½ by F/Lt. Wisiorek, M: and 1 by W/O. Rudowski, S. When W/O. Rudowski was attacking his Diver another jet propelled aircraft fired also and the bullets entered the wings of our aircraft. Aircraft became cat A/C pilot was unhurt.

1944-08-17

Branzett

Pilots carried out a further 24 Anti Divers Patrols between 05.50 hrs and 22.10 hrs today. Four Divers were destroyed:- 1 by F/Lt. Wedzik, M; 1 by W/O. Zalenski, J: 1 by F/Lt. Klawe, W: and the other by F/Lt. Siekierski, J. P-1644 F/Lt. Jelinski, Z was posted to P.A.F. Depot N/E Sick along with P-1899 F/O. Tronczynski, S. P-0718 f/Lt. Kudrewicz, B arrived on posting for flying duties from 84 G.S.U. supernumerary.

1944-08-18

Branzett

Between 06.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs today pilots carried out a further 24 Anti Diver Patrols. No Divers were encountered however. Pilots carried out a Ranger Patrol in the BEAUVAIS area. This sortie was without incident other than an accident to P-2667 P/O. Migos, F who was killed. When pilots were forming up for this Ranger Patrol over Base – RODEO No. 385 – a spitfire a/c flew into the formation by accident. Our aircrafts starboard wing was turn off by impact and it spun to the ground – pilot was killed instantly. P-1917 F/O. Wedzik, M promoted to rank of F/Lt wef: 1/6/44.

1944-08-19

Branzett

Pilots continued their patrols against Divers. Between 06.06 hrs and 22.15 a total of 26 patrols were undertaken. Divers were shot down by the following pilots through today: - F/Lt. Klawe, W 2 ½ F/Lt. Wedzik, M -1: W/O Zalenski, J – 1: F/Lt. Beyer, A – 1: F/Sgt. Dowgalski, E – 2: P.794841 F/Sgt. Bezwukło, Z reported on posting from 84 G.S.U. for flying duties suply. wef: 17/8/44.

1944-08-20

Branzett

Pilots carried out a further 16 Anti Diver Patrols between 07.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs: but patrols were without incident and no claim is made.

1944-08-21

Branzett

No flying was carried out at all today. P.782058 F/Sgt. Pilot Letki, S posted to P.A.F. depot N/E Sick wef: 17/8/44.

1944-08-22

Branzett

Two Anti Diver Patrols were undertaken only to-day as the weather was too bad. These patrols and a weather test carried out by F/O. Smigielski, J was all the flying undertaken.
P.2286 P/O. Hryniewiecki, C reported on posting for flying duties from 84 G.S.U. – Supernumerary.

1944-08-23

Branzett

Pilots continued Anti Diver Patrols today carrying out 19 between 08.10 hrs and 22.05 hrs. F/Lt. Klawe, W had some luck shotting 1 ½ Divers down.

1944-08-24

Branzett

More Anti Divers patrols were undertaken today – a total of 22 between 06.25 hrs and 14.05 hrs. Patrols were uneventful – no Divers were encountered.

1944-08-25

Branzett

Between 09.25 hrs and 21.50 hrs our pilots continued their Anti Divers flying. They carried out 17 patrols, but had no luck. P.782825 F/Sgt Pilot Loska, E was promoted W/O. wef: 18/6/44.

1944-08-26

Branzett

Pilots continued their Anti Divers activities today again. 21 Patrols were carried out but without success, between 08.05. hrs and 21.35 hrs.
17.50 11 of the Squadron pilots and aircraft took off from Base led by G/Capt Nowierski and carried a Ranger Rodeo patrol in the area LE BOUGET – LAON – VALENCIENNES. Some flak was met on this sortie, but apart from this the trip was uneventful enough. Pilots landed back at base at 19.35 hrs without loss.

1944-08-27

Branzett

Pilots continued Anti Diver Patrols again today. Between 07.05 hrs and 21.55 hrs 24 patrols were completed – without success.

1944-08-28

Branzett

Further Anti Diver Patrols were carried out today. Our pilots completed 23 of these between 06.25 hrs and 21.35 hrs and a “Bag” of four Divers destroyed was made. W/O. Rogowski, S claims two Dicers destroyed: W/O. Pomietlarz, J – one: F/Lt. Wisiorek, M – one: P.2144 F/O. Grzybowski, L posted from No. 61 O.T.U. for flying duties.

1944-08-29

Branzett

Our pilots made 20 Anti Diver Patrols today between 06.10 hrs and 20.15 – F/Lt. Beyer, A claims one Diver destroyed. P-784855 F/Sgt. Pilot Mrozowski, W was reclassified :”Safe U.K. wef: 23/8/44”. F/Sgt. Mrozowski, W was previously reported as “Missing wef: 21/6/44”. All personnel of the Squadron were very pleased to hear this good news.

1944-08-30

Branzett

Between 12.40 hrs and 19.10 hrs today our pilots completed eight more Anti Diver Patrols. These patrols were uneventful however. No claim are made for Divers destroyed today. P-784331 W/O. Pilot Krupa, w was posted to R.A.F Hawkinge supnmy. whilst a patient at R.A.F. Hospital Cosford.

1944-08-31

Branzett

Only four Anti Diver Patrols were undertaken today as the weather was bad. These patrol were flown in the evening between 18.45 hrs and 21.05 and no claims are made.
P.782513 F/Sgt. Rudowski, S was promoted to P.W.R. of W/O wef: 22.7.44. P.781525 F/Sgt. Nowoczyn, W also promoted W/O wef: 13.7.44: P.784123 F/Sgt. Michalkiewicz, K – W/O wef: 18.6.44. P.704206 Sgt. Hanka, E and P.780701 Sgt. Polczynski, J arrived on posting for flying duties from No. 3 T.E.U. wef: 29/8/44.

Zulikowski S/L
Squadron Leader, Commanding
No. 306 Polish Squadron R.A.F.