Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-12-01

ANDREWS FIELD

No Operational flying today. Training flying included local sorties, cloud flying, and Squadron formation flights through the day. P-2814 Pilot Officer Krzehlik pilot was admitted to the Isolation Hospital Harrow Road London.

1944-12-02

ANDREWS FIELD

In the morning our pilots were busy with Operation “Ramrod 1388” – Particulars are given in the Appendix. In the afternoon training flying was undertaken – eight pilots carried out camera gun exercises, from |A” Flight and a further five pilots from “B” Flight. In the evening fifteen pilots carried out a night flying programme over Base. Night training included Homing: formation: landings: and other items.

1944-12-03

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots participated in Ramrod No. 1392 in the morning – See Appendix – and landed at BRADWELL BAY after the mission. They returned to Base afterwards in the afternoon.

1944-12-04

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots carried out three aircraft tests prior to the Operation: during the morning. At 13.45 hrs they took off from Base for Operation Ramrod 1389 – See Appendix: and landed by 17.00 hrs with nothing to report. After tea twelve pilots carried out a night flying programme in which they practised Homing and night landings until 04.25 hrs. P-2434 F/O Harasymowicz, S the Unit Medical Officer proceeded on detachment to the Polish Military Hospital Ormskirk Lancs for temporary Medical Duty.

1944-12-05

ANDREWS FIELD

Our pilots took part in Operation Ramrod 1394 in the morning and landed at Base after the “show”. Flying in the afternoon consisted of four aircraft tests only. P.780784 Sgt Kerz, J the Squadron Continuity Sergeant – Fitter II was awarded “KRZYŻ ZASLUGI” for his good work in the Squadron since 1940. P.792015 W/O Pilot Tomczak, F was admitted to R.A.F. Hospital Cosford.

1944-12-06

ANDREWS FIELD

Bad weather kept our aircraft ground today – there was no flying. P-1032 F/Lt Siekierski, J Flight Commander of “A” Flight proceeded on posting wef: 5/12/44 to P.A.F. Depot Blackpool on completion of his Operational Tour. P-1654 F/Lt Jeka, J took over the Command of “A” Flight, having been reposted for these duties wef: todays date.

1944-12-07

ANDREWS FIELD

The only flying today consisted of aircraft tests – four in all – flown in the morning. Weather was again non operational.

1944-12-08

ANDREWS FIELD

Squadron pilots took off part in Operation Ramrod 1399 – See Appendix. And landed without incident at Base after the mission. There was no other flying.

1944-12-09

ANDREWS FIELD

Five aircraft tests were carried out today. This was the only flying undertaken as weather was bad.

1944-12-10

ANDREWS FIELD

No flying today on account of bad weather. P-2814 Pilot Officer Krzehlik, E – pilot – was discharged from the Isolation Hospital, Harrow Road, London, and rejoined the Unit.

1944-12-11

ANDREWS FIELD
09.45. 11 pilots took off Base for Operation Ramrod 1402 – target cover to Halifax and Lancasters bombing DUISBURG. F/Lt Beyer’s aircraft developed engine trouble on the mission and pilot returned early to Base – other pilots landed at MANSTON by 12.55 hrs. Pilots took off from MANSTON 14.20 hrs and landed Base 14.45 hrs. See attached Appendix for particulars of Operation. There was no other flying.

1944-12-12

ANDREWS FIELD

12.25. 11 pilots took off Base and participated in Operation Ramrod 1405 – escorting a formation of Bombers to their T/A at WITTEN. Pilots landed Base 15.55 hrs with nothing to report apart from particulars shown in Appendix. There was no other flying.

1944-12-13

ANDREWS FIELD

There was no flying today. Weather: Foggy with intermittent rain and hail throughout the day.

1944-12-14

ANDREWS FIELD

Three aircraft tests were carried out by Squadron pilots through the day. This was the only flying due to continued bad weather.

1944-12-15

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots prepared themselves for an Operation in the morning – but the rain continued and the weather gradually made it impossible for any kind of flying. Rain continued all day.

1944-12-16

ANDREWS FIELD

Dense fog and intermittent rain and drizzle again made flying impossible today.
P-704206 Sgt Pilot Hanka, E was promoted F/Sgt wef: 23/11/44.

1944-12-17

ANDREWS FIELD

The weather improved slightly today and pilots were able to carry out a training programme. 15.00. Ten pilots carried out formation flying in Base area until 16.00 hrs without incident.
P-704115 Sgt Grodynski, A was promoted to F/Sgt Pilot wef: 10/11/44.

1944-12-18

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots carried out training flying throughout the day. Training consisted of Cine Camera gun exercises, formation flying and practice fighter attacks. Twelve pilots took part gun exercises, formation flying and practice fighter attacks. Twelve pilots took part.

1944-12-19

ANDREWS FIELD

Dense fog all day. No flying was undertaken.

1944-12-20

ANDREWS FIELD

Dense fog continued. No flying today. P-1624 F/Lt G. Sologub was posted from 302 Polish Squadron B/L/A/ for flying duties.

1944-12-21

ANDREWS FIELD

Fog continued with intermittent rain all day. There was no flying. P.792015 W/O Tomczak, F a pilot returned to the Unit after being discharged from R.A.F. Hospital Cosford.

1944-12-22

ANDREWS FIELD

Further dense fog and rain kep the aircraft grounded again today.

1944-12-23

ANDREWS FIELD

12.50. 12 pilots took off from Base and took part in Operation Ramrod 1414 – escorting bombers to TRIER – and landed at BRADWELL BAY on their return to approx. 16.15 hrs. Other flying through the day consisted of local sorties: and one pilot carried out night flying training

1944-12-24

ANDREWS FIELD

In the morning several aircraft tests were carried out here at Base. The Squadron pilots and aircraft were still detached to BRADWELL. They took off at that station 12.55 hrs for Ramrod 1416 – escorting bombers to MULHEIM – landing again at BRADWELL BAY on their return.

1944-12-25

ANDREWS FIELD

Christmas Day: Our pilots and aircraft still detached to BRADWELL took part in Operation Rodeo No. 407. See attached Appendix. Pilots landed at BRADWELL BAY again after the Operation.

1944-12-26

ANDREWS FIELD

Boxing Day: Pilots and aircraft still at BRADWELL BAY were grounded today because of bad weather. Armourers went to BRADWELL BAY to service the aircraft. P-1303 F/Lt Wisiorek, J was admitted to SSQ. 133 Wing Headquarters.

1944-12-27

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots and aircraft still detached to BRADWELL BAY. No flying was undertaken today. Pilots rested up after trying work over Xmas with little or no Christmas Festivity.
P784855 F/Sgt Pilot Mrozowski, W was promoted W/O wef: 27/9/44.

1944-12-28

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots participated in Operation Ramrod 1419 from BRADWELL BAY and landed at Base at ANDREWS FIELD after the mission. See appendix. There was no other flying.

1944-12-29

ANDREWS FIELD

12.20. 12 pilots flew to BRADWELL BAY landing there at 12.45 hrs prior to going on Operation Ramrod 1420 at 13.35 hrs. Details of this mission are given in the Appendix Form 541. S/Ldr Zulikowski, J led the Wing on this sortie. Pilots returned to Base after the “Show”. Several aircraft tests were carried out.

1944-12-30

ANDREWS FIELD

Weather made flying impossible today. Misty rain and drizzle limited visibility to a few yds.
P.1917 F/Lt Wedzik, M was posted to 316 [Polish Squadron at this Station – for flying duties and for Flight Commander post.
P-0387 F/Lt Klawe, W was posted to 309 Polish Squadron also for flying duties.

1944-12-31

ANDREWS FIELD

Pilots did not flying in the morning, but after lunch at 13.00 hrs twelve pilots took part in Ramrod 1423 taking off from Base and landing back here at ANDREWS FIELD at 16.20 hrs. Full details of this mission are given in Appendix. No other flying was undertaken. P.1303 F/Lt Wisiorek, J was discharged from SSQ. 133 Wing and rejoined the Unit as fit for flying again.

Flying hours for the Month:-
Operational hours by Day – Mustang – 470 hrs.
Non – Op. hours by Day – Mustang – 89 hrs.
Non – Op. hours by Night – Mustang – 38 hrs.
TOTAL FLYING HOURS FOR MONTH – 597 hrs.

Jeka F/Lt
for Squadron Leader, Commanding
No. 306 Polish Squadron
ROYAL AIR FORCE