Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-08-01

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 6 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. One diver destroyed.
Weather:- Cloudy. Visibility:- 2 miles but less than 100 yards in patches at first.
F/O SZOBLIK J posted from 133 Wing H.Q. to fill Establishment vacaney, Intelligence Officer.

1944-08-02

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 10 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
1 aircraft test.
Weather:- Cloudy, slight drizzle. Visibility:- ½ miles, 500 yards in hill fog.

1944-08-03

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 20 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 2 1/2 Divers destroyed.
One aircraft experience landing. 2 aircraft local flying. 1 aircraft test.
Weather:- Cloudy, slight drizzle. Visibility 1/3 miles 500 yards in hill fog.
F/L S. Blok posted from 84 G.S.U. to this squadron.
F/S J.K. Donocik posted from 84 G.S.U. to this squadron.

1944-08-04

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 20 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. One Diver destroyed. in day time)
4 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on night Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Weather:- Fair becoming fine. Visibility:- 5-40 miles.

1944-08-05

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 26 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Several aircraft, local flying, air to sea, aircraft test and 4 aircraft night flying.
Weather:- Cloudy at f rat becoming fair. Visibility:- 500-15000 yards improving with lifting and dispersing of cloud.
F/O B. SMIDOWICZ granted 12 months Special Leave for the purpose of completeing studies.

1944-08-06

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 8 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 3 Divers destroyed.
24 aircraft local flying.
Weather:- Cloudy at first, fair, risk of thunderstorm during evening.Vis. 6/10 miles.

1944-08-07

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 26 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 1 ½ Divers destroyed.
3 aircraft air to sea and local flying.
Weather:- Slight mist up to 5000ft. Visibility:- Poor.

1944-08-08

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 16 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
5 aircraft air to sea and local flying.
Weather:- Slight mist becoming fair. Visibility:- Good.

1944-08-09

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 20 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 1 Diver destroyed.
Weather:- Slight mist at first becoming fair. Visibility:- 1/3 miles in drizzle.
SGT. PILOT CEMPEL M. posted to this squadron from Aston Down.
SGT. PILOT SKLADZIEN posted to this squadron from Aston Down.
F/SGT. ZYBORSKI (PILOT) posted to this squadron from Aston Down.

1944-08-10

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 28 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Several aircraft local and formation flying.
Weather:- Mainly cloudy. Visibility:- Moderate to good.
Received signal from H.Q. No.11 group. H.M. The KING on the recommendation of the Air Commander in Chief has been graciously pleased to award D.F.C. to F/L PIETRZAK.

1944-08-11

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 12 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. ½ Diver destroyed.
19.20 – OPERATION 6 Mustangs of this squadron took off at 19.20 hours to Escort BEAUFIGHTERS to HELIGOLAND. Operation was uneventful.
Weather:- Cloudy, becoming fair inland. Visibility:- poor or bad becoming 2/5 miles inland during morning.

1944-08-12

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 10 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Several aircraft formation, local flying and aircraft test.
Weather:- Cloudy. Visibility:- poor, less than 500 yards in cloud. On surface improving, 2/4 miles later.

1944-08-13

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 16 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Weather:- Fine. Visibility:- Moderate to good.

1944-08-14

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 24 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
3 aircraft local flying.
Weather:- Fine.
Visibility:- 2/6 miles.

1944-08-15

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 24 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 2 Divers destroyed.
1 aircraft local flying.
Weather:- Fine.
Visibility:- Good.

1944-08-16

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 30 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 5 Divers destroyed.
1 aircraft local flying. WEATHER:- Mist. Visibility:- 10 miles.

1944-08-17

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 20 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 2 Divers destroyed.
4 aircraft local flying and aircraft test. WEATHER:- Cloudy. Vis.:- less than 1000 yds in cloud (covering high ground) otherwise 2/5 miles.

1944-08-18

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 20 Mustangs 111´s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
07.20, RODEO 385 12 Mustangs 111 of this squadron took off for this operation, RODEO 385 – 3 FW 190 Demaged. S/L Horbaczewski missing. Received signal from BIGGIN HILL to W/C of this squadron – HEARTIES CONGRATULATIONS TO YOURSELF AND SQUADRON ON THEIR GRAND ACHIEVEMENT WHICH STANDS AS A RECORD FORMAHY SQUADRON THIS WAR. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SINCERE SYMPHATY ON THE LOSS OF S/L. HORBACZEWSKI, WE ALL JION YOU IN HOPING FOR HIS SWIFT RETURN. SIGNED:- MAXFIELD . Also telegrams congratulation from W/C SENIOR EKLGIAM AIR FORCE LIAESON OFFICER :- MARVELLOUS SHOW BY YOUR SQUADRON (12 aircraft) ATTACKING 60 FWs 190 and destroyed 16..
WEATHER:- Fair to cloudy. Vis.:- 4/8 miles.
08.30: AIR SEA RESCUE 2 Mustangs 111 of this squadron on patrol Air Sea Rescue. Nothing to report.
12.40: AIR SEA RESCUE 2 Mustangs 111 of this squadron on patrol Air Sea Rescue. Nothing to report.
WEATHER:- No cloud. Vis. 20/30 miles.
F/L ANDERSZ granted acting rank S/L, posted to this squadron to fill establishment vacancy from 84 GSU.

1944-08-19

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 22 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 1 Diver destroyed. WEATHER:- Clear, Mist. Vis. 15 miles.

1944-08-20

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 18 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 2 Divers destroyed. 2 aircraft night landing. WEATHER 4/10 3000/6000ft Vis:- 3 miles. F/L CWYNAR & F/L PIETRZAK promoted to PWR of F/L.

1944-08-21

BRENZETT A.L.G.

2 aircraft test only to-day. WEATHER:- Cloudy, intermittent rain or drizzle. Vis. 2/4 miles behind cloud.

1944-08-22

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 2 Mustangs 111 of this squadron on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
WEATHER:- Cloudy, occasional rain or drizzle. Vis:- 1/3 miles. 2 aircraft test.

1944-08-23

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals. – DIVER PATROL. 16 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals on Diver patrol. 3 Divers destroyed. WEATHER:- 8/10 at 2500ft. Vis:- 1/3 miles improving slowly.

1944-08-24

BRENZETT A.L.G.

08.30 – ESCORT TO BEAUFIGHTERS 8 Mustangs 111 of this squadron took off from COLTISHALL as Escort to BEAUFIGHTERS. Operation went according to plan. WEATHER:- Rain, cloudy becoming fair below cloud. Vis:- 4 miles.

1944-08-25

BRENZETT A.L.G.

18.45 – ESCORT TO BEAUFIGHTERS 6 Mustangs 111 of this squadron took off from COLTISHALL as escort to 40 BEAUFIGHTERS. Operation went according to plan. WEATHER:- Haze, patches of low cloud. Visibility:- 2 miles.
DIVER PATROL 8 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. Nothing to report. F/Sgt. Pilot Bedkowski & F/Sgt. Pilot Siwek promoted to rank of W/O 18.6.44 and 15.7.44 respectively. 10 aircraft local flying. WEATHER:- Haze, patches of low cloud. Visibility:- 2 miles.

1944-08-26

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 22 mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. Nothing to report. 6 local, air to sea & aircraft test.
AIR TO SEA RESCUE 2 Mustangs 111 of this squadron on patrol A.S.R. Nothing to report. WEATHER:- Fair. Vis:- 10 miles. F/Sgt.Pilot Czerwinski B.& F/Sgt. Pilot Kijak K. promoted to rank of W/O 22.7.44 and 21.7.44 respectively.

1944-08-27

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 20 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. ½ Diver destroyed. WEATHER:- Fair. Vis:- 10-12 miles. 1 aircraft test.

1944-08-28

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 24 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. 3 ½ Divers destroyed. Weather:- 6/10 cloud at 3000ft. Vis. Good.
2 aircraft test. F/O Pilot BIBROWICZ posted to this squadron from 61 O.T.U.

1944-08-29

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 22 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. 1 ½ Divers destroyed. WEATHER:- 8/10 at 2/6000ft Vis. 25 miles.

1944-08-30

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 8 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. Nothing to report. 2 aircraft test. WEATHER:- Cloudy, intermittent rain & drizzle. Vis:- 1/3 miles in precipitation, less than 1000yds in cloud covering high ground.
P/O M. ZALESKI posted to this squadron from 3 T.E.U.

1944-08-31

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various interval – DIVER PATROL 6 Mustangs 111 of this squadron (in patrol of 2 a/c) at various interval on Diver patrol. Nothing to report.
Weather:- Rain & Drizzle. Visibility:- 1/3 miles.