Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1942-12-01

Exeter

Weather conditions at first were unfavourable but improved later and flying training continued. Night flying was possible and six patrols were flown. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.55 Day – 12.40 Night.

1942-12-02

Exeter

Weather conditions throughout the day were very unfavourable and very little flying was done. There was no night flying of any description.
Total Flying Hours :- 1.40 Day - Nil Night.

1942-12-03

Exeter

Day weather conditions were favourable, but deteriorated towards late afternoon and no night flying was possible.
Total Flying Hours :- 10.15 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-04

Exeter

Fog prevailed in the early morning, but dispersed later in the day and flying training continued. Four patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 6.25 Day – 9.30 Night.

1942-12-05

Exeter

Rain fell in the early part of the day, but improved in the afternoon and flying training continued. By night five patrols were flown.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.30 Day – 13.00 Night.

1942-12-06

Exeter

Slight drizzle fell throughout the morning and early afternoon, but conditions then improved and flying training continued. Seven patrols were flown during the night.
Total Flying Hours :- 15.45 Day – 10.40 Night.

1942-12-07

Exeter

Weather conditions were favourable throughout the day and flying training continued. Three patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.55 Day – 5.00 Night.

1942-12-08

Exeter

Slight drizzle fell in the early morning and late evening, but flying training continued. Two short patrols were flown during the night.
Total Flying Hours :- 10.15 Day – 2.30 Night.

1942-12-09

Exeter

Intermittent rain fell in the early morning and late afternoon but flying training continued. There was no night flying carried out.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.35 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-10

Exeter

Continuous drizzle fell throughout the day and very little flying was done.
Total Flying Hours :- 2.20 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-11

Exeter

Rain fell in the early morning and again in the evening. Flying training continued. There was no night flying. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.10 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-12

Exeter

Day weather conditions were fair but deteriorated towards the evening, flying training continued and one short patrol was flown during the night.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.20 Day – 00.40 Night.

1942-12-13

Exeter

Intermittent rain fell during the day and night but flying training continued and on e patrol was flown during the night.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.40 Day – 01.50 Night.

1942-12-14

Exeter

Day weather conditions were fair but deteriorated in the evening. Flying training continued. there was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 10.10 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-15

Exeter

Fair weather conditions were maintained throughout the day and flying training continued. Four patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 10.45 Day – 9.20 Night.

1942-12-16

Exeter

Continuous rain fell throughout the morning, but weather improved in the afternoon and flying training continued. Only one patrol was flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 8.15 Day – 1.05 Night.

1942-12-17

Exeter

Fair weather conditions were maintained throughout the day and flying training continued. Eight patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 14.45 Day – 13.10 Night.

1942-12-18

Exeter

Weather conditions deteriorated during the day and conditions of bad visibility were obtained. Flying training continued, but there was no flying of any any description by night.
Total Flying Hours :- 9.05 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-19

Exeter

Fog during the early morning becoming continuous rain later. Towards late afternoon, however conditions improved and twelve patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 2.30 Day – 22.20 Night.

1942-12-20

Exeter

Day weather conditions were fair, but deteriorated later in the evening. Flying training continued. Only one patrols was flown during the night. Mosquito II. DZ.288 was delivered to the Squadron.
Total Flying Hours :- 11.00 Day – 2.25 Night.

1942-12-21

Exeter

Conditions of bad visibility were obtained throughout the day and flying was restricted to night flying tests of readiness aircraft. Mosquito II DZ. 261 was delivered to the Squadron.
Total Flying Hours :- 2.45 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-22

Exeter

Slight drizzle fell in the early morning and afternoon but conditions improved later and a total of nine patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area. Mosquitos II DD.791, Dz.266, HJ.937, and DD.970 were delivered to the Unit.
Total Flying Hours :- 7.30 Day – 24.45 Night.

1942-12-23

Exeter

Weather conditions throughout the day and night were fair and flying training continued. Six patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area. Mosquito[Illegible] III. HJ.853 and Mosquito II. DZ.239 were delivered to the Squadron.
Total Flying Hours :- 5.55 Day – 14.45 Night.

1942-12-24

Exeter

Weather conditions by day were fair, but slight mist developed later in the evening but a total of two patrols were flown during the night and flying training continued. Mosquitos II. DZ.286, HJ.926, Dz. 263, DZ.272, Dz.271, DD.634 and DD.644 were delivered to the Squadron. P.0373 Flying Officer Dziegielewski (Pilot) and 117030 Pilot Officer Robertson (Nav.Radio) reported to the Unit on posting from 54 O.T.U. for flying duties.
Total flying hours. 5.20 (day) – 10.50 (night).

1942-12-25

Exeter

Weather conditions throughout the day were moderate, but very little flying was carried out.
Total Flying Hours :- 1.20 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-26

Exeter

Slight Local Drizzle fell throughout the day and very little flying was carried out.
Total Flying Hours :- 5.15 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-27

Exeter

Conditions of bad visibility prevailed throughout the day, but flying training continued.
Total Flying Hours :- 7.20 Day – Nil Night.

1942-12-28

Exeter

Slight mist with occasional rain throughout the day, but weather improved sufficiently at night for a total of seven patrols to be flown. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 5.00 Day – 13.50 Night.

1942-12-29

Exeter

Fair weather conditions prevailed throughout the day except for occasional showers. Four patrols were flown during the night. There was no enemy activity in the area.
Total Flying Hours :- 6.45 Day – 11.05 Night.

1942-12-30

Exeter

Weather conditions by day were good but they deteriorated slightly in the evening, flying training continued, and during the night a total of four patrols were flown. Mosquitos II. HJ.934, DZ.270, DZ.289, HJ.937, DZ.265 and DZ.290 were delivered to the Squadron. P.0191 F.O. Grzanka (Pilot) and P.0048 F.O. Lepkowski, (Nav.Radio) reported to the Unit on posting from 54 O.T.U. for flying duties.
Total Flying Hours :- 9.05 Day – 10.20 Night.

1942-12-31

Exeter

Poor weather conditions prevailed during the early morning, but improved in the afternoon. In the evening, however, the weather closed down again and no night flying was carried out.
Total Flying Hours :- 13.35 Day – Nil Night.

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Wing Commander, Commanding,
No. 307(Polish) Squadron,
Royal Air Force, Station, Exeter, Devon.