Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1940-09-02

Kirton-in-Linsdey

P/O. W.A. Proctor, posted from Lossiemouth reported for duty as Engineer Officer.

1940-09-04

Kirton-in-Linsdey

P/O. C.A.Male, posted from R.A.F. Station, Linton-on-Ouse reported for a duty as Adjutant. F/Sgt. Nash, R.J., Fitter I reported for duty.

1940-09-05

Kirton-in-Linsdey

One Cpl. Fitter AE, two Cpl. M.R.s and one Cpl. F/AE reported for duty.

1940-09-06

Kirton-in-Linsdey

Sqdn. Leader G.C. Tomlinson posted from No.6 O.T.U. and No.306 Squadron, reported for duty as Officer Commanding No. 307 (Polish) Squadron. One Cpl Clerk G.D. reported for duty.

1940-09-07

Kirton-in-Linsdey

Battle Aircraft R. 7411 collected from No.27 M.U. Shawbury under A.M.P. 4lG6650

1940-09-09

Kirton-in-Linsdey

Master Aircraft N.8009 collected from No. 33 M.U. Lyneham under AMA 4lg/6646. F/Sgt Nelson, R.P.
Fitter I, reported for duty.

1940-09-10

Kirton-in-Lindsey

The following Polish personel reported for duty :-
S. Ldr. Pietraszkiewicz, S. for Flying Duties Sgt. Gutowski, K. Fitter I
F. Lt. Kosinski, K. -do- Sgt. Pieczeniewski, W. Fitter I
F. Lt. Szczesniewski, W. -do- Sgt. Jakimowicz, W. Fitter I
F. O. Groszewski, B. -do- Sgt. Sanok Fitter I
F. O. Mickiewicz, B. -do-
F. O. Zadrozinski, Z. -do-
P. O. Burzymski, J. -do-
P. O. Mxxarowski, A. -do-
F. O. Karwowski, L. Gunnery Officer
P. O. Murzynski, M. Armament Officer
F. O. Reutt, J. Adjutant
P. O. Golonski, Z. R.T. & Intelligence
F. O. Gierasimowicz, W. Engineer Officer
F. Lt. Sylazok, J. Doctor
F. Sgt. Staszyszyn, W. Fitter Armourer
F. Sgt. Drozd Fitter I
F. Sgt. Skierczynski, E. Fitter I
F. Sgt. Schuchard, G. W.E.M.
F. Sgt. Pasierski, M. A.C.H.

Four Corporal Pilots, Brzeski, S; Germer, W; Malinowski, B; Uher, W; reported for flying duties. 14 Corporals and 102 other ranks.

1940-09-11

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Training commenced at 15.00 hours and flights were throughout the afternoon. 7 other ranks Polish personnel reporte for duty. P/O Virpsha reported from Church Fenton Sutton Bridge on attachment for interpreter duties.
Total Flying Hours – 2.40

1940-09-12

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Training continued throughout the day. Pilots were instructed in the characteristics of the Battle and Master Aircraft. Battle Aircraft L.5126 was lent by R.A.F. Station, Kirton-in-Lindsey to assist training.
Total Flying Hours – 3.05

1940-09-13

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Training continued throughout the day although this was hampered by bad weather conditions. Low cloud and rainstorms interfered with training flights. Battle L.5126 was not available during the day as it was under thorough inspection before use.
Total Flying Hours – 6.50

1940-09-14

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the morning on the Dual Battle and Master Aircrafts.
12.30 A.O.C. No.9 Group arrived by Air.
13.00 The following nine Defiant Aircraft were delivered by No.41 Group under allotment 41G/7666 :- N.1559; N.1560; N.1639; N.1640; N.1641; N.1642; N.1643; N.1686; L.7035.
14.00 A.O.C. No.9 Group visited the Hangar in order to see officers, N.C.O. Pilots and Air Gunners of the Squadron.
14.30 A.O.C. No.9 Group left for Church Fenton by Air and Flying training continued.
15.20 Battle L.5126 available for training flights.
Total Flying Hours – 8.50

1940-09-15

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued but was hampered by poor weather conditions.
Total Flying Hours – 3.10

1940-09-16

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued but high winds reaching gale force and general bad weather
conditions restricted flying. A/F. Lt. H.P.F. Patten posted from No. 64 Squadron, Leconfield, reported for duty as „B“ Flight Commander.
Total Flying Hours :- 3.55

1940-09-17

Kirton-in-Lindsey

High winds reaching gale force together with rain storms, low cloud and poor visibility restricted flying. Four Defiant Aircraft No. N.1624, N.1671, N.1696, N.1704 were delivered by No.10 M.U. under authority 41G/7786. Battle aircraft N.2105 on loan from 616 Squadron was collected from Leconfield by Fl. Lt. Szczesniewski.
Total Flying Hours – 3.50

1940-09-18

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable. Four Defiant Aircraft, N.1683, N.1684, N.1675, N.1695 were delivered by No.41 Group under authotity No. 41G/7785. Three Defiant Aircraft, N.1640, N.1643, and L.7035 were flown to Caistor for dispersal there. The following Polish personnel, posted from Blackpool, roported for duty:
P/O Wisniewski, J. Sgt. Wisthal, J. LAC. Lewczynski, R.
F/O Koec, J. Sgt. Szemplinski, L.
P/O Lukaszewicz, M. Cpl. Grondowski, S.
P/O Kornicki, F. Cpl. Joda, A.
P/O Waszkiewicz, M. Cpl. Popek, M.
P/O Snieckowski, W. Cpl. Koscik, B.
For flying duties -
Battle Aircraft N.2105 was returned to No. 616 Squadron as it was unserviceable and required too much attention for it to be of use to the Squadron.
Total Flaing Hours – 10.55

1940-09-19

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable during the greater part of the day, although flying was restricted during the morning owing to squally rainstorms. Defiant aircraft N.1682 was delivered to us by No.41 Group under authority 41G/7785.
Total Flying Hours – 6.55

1940-09-20

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day and weather conditions were favourable. „A“ & „B“ Flights commenced work under the respective Flight Commanders. Three Defiant Aircrafts, N.1684, N.1695 & N.1696 were dispersed at.Caistor.
F/Lt. Cole, posted from Little Rissington reported for duty as „A“ Flight Commander. Air Ministry Signal A.173 dated 20th September, advises that the pilots for this Squadron were selected in the belief that Defiant Aircraft were front gun fighters . The D.C.A.S. has ruled that the Polish Inspector General may withdraw those pilot selected for this Squadron and replace them by two-seater pilots. Sufficient two-seater pilots , preferably those with nigth flying experience are to be selected to replace those at present posted to this Squadron. Colonel Iwaszkiewiczis to issue posting instructions in respect of both replacement pilots and those already postedto the Squadron.
Total Flying Hours – 16.45

1940-09-21

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable.
Total Flying Hours – 10.45

1940-09-22

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day under favourable weather conditions. Defiant Aircraft N.1682 was dispersed ad Caistor and Defiant Aircraft N.1684 returned to Kirton-in-Lindsey.
Total Flying Hours – 12.35

1940-09-23

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable. F/Sgt. Judge, Fitter I, posted from No.15 Squadron, reported for duty. The following Polishpersonnel, posted from Blackpool, reported for duty :- F/Sgt. Wojcik, S., Fitter I, One corporal pilot, one corporal armourer, five corporal Fitters I, one corporal nursing orderly and 26 other ranks.
Total Flying Hours – 14.00

1940-09-24

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day under favourable weather conditions.
Total Flying Hours – 21.50

1940-09-25

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable. Two Armourers , other ranks (British) posted from Blackpool and Wythall repoted for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 23.00

1940-09-26

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Low cloud restricted flying training during the morning but weather improved and flying training continued. One British armourer posted from Cheriton and one British Equipment Assistant, posted from Honington, both other ranks, reorted for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 18.30

1940-09-27

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day although flying durning the morning was hampered by poor visibility. One A.C. Armourer, posted from Sullon reported for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 20.40

1940-09-28

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Weather conditions were favourable and flying training continued throughout the day. F/Sgt. Perfect, A.C.H. posted from Torquay, reported for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 23.00

1940-09-29

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day under good weather conditions. F.Sgt, H.A.S. Knight, Fitter AE. Posted from Middle Wallop, reported for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 26.10

1940-09-30

Kirton-in-Lindsey

Flying training continued throughout the day. Weather conditions were favourable. One corporal fitter armourer posted from Weston, reported for duty.
Total Flying Hours – 23.50