Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-09-01

BRENZETT A.L.G.

At various intervals.
DIVER PATROL. 16 Mustangs III’s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) at various intervals diver patrol. Nothing to report. 4 aircraft test and local flying.
WEATHER: - Fine, becoming fair, occasional showers. Visibility: - 1/3 miles in showers.
P/O T. Lubicz – Lisowski posted to this squadron from Polish Air Force Depot.

1944-09-02

At various intervals.
DIVER PATROL 4 Mustang III’s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) on Diver patrol. Nothing to report. Weather: - Fair. Visibility: - 8 miles. 1 aircraft test.
S/L Horbaczewski and W/C Skalski awarded D.S.O. F/Sgt. Pilot Zyborski posted to P.A.F. Depot to attend 7 Polish Army Cadet Course.

1944-09-03

10.20.
RAMROD 1258. 12 Mustang 111’s of this squadron led by W/C Zumbach took off for this operation. Close escort to 100 Halifax aircraft. Operation went according to plan.
At various intervals.
DIVER PATROL 4 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (in patrols of 2 a/c) on Diver patrol. Nothing to report. 2 aircraft Air to Sea and test.
WEATHER: - 4/10 at 7000/8000ft. Vis: - approx 15 miles, haze in layers up to 10000ft and 17000-21000ft. Vis: - up to 5 miles.

1944-09-04

1 aircraft test only to-day. WEATHER: - Cloudy, occasional rain and drizzle. Vis: - 5/10 miles but 1/3 miles in pptn.
Received telegram from Group Capt. Maxwell to Group Capt. Nowierski:- Please tell 315(P) Squadron how delighted we all are to learn S/L Horbaczewski has been awarded D.S.O. We all hope that he will be back with you again soon.

1944-09-05

14.15.
RAMROD 1269 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron took off for this operation. 1 aircraft returned – fuel pump. Operation went according to plan.
4 aircraft local flying. WEATHER:- 5/10 at 4/7000ft.

1944-09-06

17.20.
RAMROD 1264. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron took off for this operation, target cover. 1 aircraft returned – mechanical trouble. Operation went according to plan
WEATHER:- Good. Vis. 1/3 miles in showers. 2 aircraft local flying.

1944-09-07

No flying to-day. WEATHER:- Cloudy, intermittent rain. Vis. 2/6 miles.

1944-09-08

15.20.
RANGER – OSNABRUCK – OLDENBURG. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron took off for this operation. 2 aircraft returned, 1 mechanical trouble and 1 dropped tank. Penetrated NUMEGEN LWOLLE LEUWARDEN and turned back due to bad weather.
WEATHER:- Channel as far as DUTCH [Zelands] 5/10 4/10000ft. HOLLAND 10/10 2/12000Ft. Rain & Hail. Visibility: ¼ miles. 2 aircraft test.

1944-09-09

2 aircraft test and local flying. WEATHER:- Fine, ground fog around dawn. Vis:- ½ miles less than 500 yds. rn. shallow layer near ground. Around dawn, improving to 4/8 miles.

1944-09-10

11.40.
FIGHTER SWEEP. 36 Mustangs (led by G/Capt. Nowierski) comprising of aircraft from 129, 306 and 12 aircraft of this squadron took off for this operation. Uneventful, went according to plan. 1 aircraft test. WEATHER:- Fine, mist at first. Vis:- 1/2000yds. improving to 5/10 miles.
Received later from Air Commodore C.A. Bouchier C.B.E., D.F.C. h.q. No. 11 Group, R.A.F. UXBRIDGE, to O.C. No. 315 (P) Squadron.
Air Marshal Sir Roderic Hill K.C.B . M.C. A.F.C. has received a letter from Sir Ernest Gowers K.C.B. K.B.E. London Regional Defence Commission of which the following is an extract:-
“At a recent meeting of my Standing Committee of Town Clerks of the London Region a spontaneous and unanimous request was made to me that I should convey to you on behalf of the local authorities in the Region, their deep sense of obligations to the Pilots under your command whose skill and devotion are doing so much to nuligate London;s present ordeal. I gladly to this. We are filled with admiration of their magnificent achievements and I hope you will find it possible to convey this tribute to them so that they may know how fully and grateful London realizes its debt to them”

1944-09-11

17.15.
RAMROD 1269. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with a/c from 129 and 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. WEATHER:- Fair or Fine, haze up to 6000 ft. Vis:- greater than 4 miles.

1944-09-12

12.30.
RAMROD 1274. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft of 129 & 306 sqdns) with Group Capt. Nowierski, took off for this operation. 3 aircraft test & local flying.
WEATHER:- Fine. Visibility:- 2/4 miles improving 4/8 miles.
17.20.
RAMROD 1278. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with a/c from 306 squadron) took off for this operation.
WEATHER:- Clear. Visibility:- unlimited.

1944-09-13

10.45.
TRANSPORT ESCORT No. 66. 13 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron together with a/c from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation.
WEATHER:- Fine. Visibility:- 2/4 miles becoming 5/8 miles.
16.45.
RAMROD 1280. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with a/c from 129 & 306 squadrons and Group Capt. Nowierski) took off for this operation. 18 aircraft test and local flying.
W/O PILOT SIWEK K. killed to-day whilst landing.
WEATHER:- Fine, slight haze.

1944-09-14

NO FLYING TO-DAY. WEATHER:- Fair, risk of thundery rain spreading from West. Visibility”- 1/2 miles wit fog patches inland becoming 2/4 miles generally be noon.

1944-09-15

NO FLYING TO-DAY. WEATHER:- Cloudy possibility of occasional rain or drizzle. Visibility:- 1/3 miles less than 1000 yards in patches.

1944-09-16

12.25.
RANGER. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with a/c from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. RANGER – DUSELDORF / BONN / COLOGN / FRANKFURT Area.
WEATHER:- Partly cloudy, fine during evening. Vis:- generally over 6 miles.
H.M. the King of recommendation of the AIR COMMANDER IN CHIEF has been graciously pleased to award the Distinguished Flying Cross to F/Lt. M. Cwynar.
P/O T.K. Lubicz – Lisowski posted from this squadron to 3 T.E.U.

1944-09-17

11.20.
AIRBORNE “MARKET”. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 squadrons and G/Cpt. NOWIERSKI) took off for this operation. 3 a/c test.
WEATHER:- South East of Patrol line 5/10 at 3000ft. Patrol line variable 6-8/10 at 2500/3000ft.

1944-09-18

A.L.G. BRENZETT
14.35.
“AIRBORNE “MARKET” 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron, took off for this operation “AIRBORNE “MARKET” ANTI FLAK protection to 270 Liberators.
WEATHER:- Haze up to 4000ft. Visibility:- 4/5 miles, clear above Channel 10/10th 1/2000ft.
1 aircraft test. W/O Pilot, SZTRAMKO posted to Polish Depot, Blackpool.

1944-09-19

14.00.
TRANSPORT ESCORT No. 68 V.I.P. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron took off for this operation. 3 a/c test & local flying.
WEATHER:- 10/10 clouds, less than 1000ft. Visibility:- 5/1000yds. Mist & fog in BELGIUM.

1944-09-20

12.50.
“MARKET” 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 sqds) took off for this operation. 2 aircraft local flying and test.
W/O Pilot, Jankowski missing from to-days operation.
WEATHER:- Low cloud and mist down to 500ft. Visibility:- 1000yards.

1944-09-21

15.55.
“AIRBORNE OPERATION “MARKET”. 11 Mustangs of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. “AIRBORNE OPERATION “MARKET” patrol BOURG – LEOPOLD – EINDHOVEN.
WEATHER:- Channel, misty up to 4000ft. BELGIUM & HOLLAND misty 0-2/8000ft. Vis:- 3/5 miles.
SIGNAL received from A.O.C. H.Q. No. 11 Group. The following message, which I most heartily endorse, has been received from General Williams, IXth Troop Carrier Command. Please convey to all squadrons & control stations who took part in Airborne operations :Market” yesterday 17th September 1944. Message begins Troop carriers forces returning from operation “Market” report outstanding assistance [&] support by members of your Command. They watched with admiration your fighter pilots take gun positions that would have destroyed troop carrier aircraft and resulted in loss of airborne forces. Please convey to your units our appreciation for splendid job well done. From this combined effort a new field of employment of Airborne forces will surely be effected. SIGNED:- WILLIAMS.

1944-09-22

8 aircraft tests and local flying. WEATHER:- Cloudy, fog. Visibility:- less than 1000yds.
improving to 1/2 miles after 10.00.
F/Lt. S. BLOK re-posted within squadron to Flight Command post to fill Establishment vacancy.

1944-09-23

14.50.
”MARKET” 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 sqdns) took off for this operation. “MARKET ESCORT” to STERLING & DACOTAS. Local flying & a/c tests.
WEATHER:- 7/10 5/7000ft.

1944-09-24

1 aircraft test only to-day. SGT. RICHTER and W/O SEREDYN PILOTS, posted to this squadron from 3 T.E.U.

1944-09-25

15.35.
RAMROD 1295. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 sqdns.) took off for this operation. TARGET COVER ARNHEM. 50+ FW 190 & ME 109 in ARNHEM Area. F/Lt PIETRZAK destroyed 1/3 F.W. 190. 4 aircraft test & local flying.
WEATHER:- 10/10 cloud at 14000ft. Visibility:- 15/20 miles. 4-6/10 of cu cloud at 11000 / 8000ft. Visibility:- 10/15 miles.

1944-09-26

13.35.
“MARKET” 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron led by W/C ZUMBACH, took off for this operation TARGET COVER over landing strip near GRAVE. 4 aircraft test & local flying.
WEATHER:- 5/10 clouds at 5/7000ft 8/10 cloud over CONTINENT SOUTH of target. Visibility:- Good 1/2 miles in showers.

1944-09-27

[A.L.G]. BRENZETT

07.40.
RAMROD 1297 11 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron took off for this operation. Escort to MOSQUITOS P.F.F.
WEATHER:- Fair becoming probably cloudy. Visibility:- 3/6 miles improving to greater 6 miles.
5 aircraft tests & local flying.

1944-09-28

15.50
RAMROD 1299. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron led by W/C ZUMBACH (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. TARGET COVER MITCHELLS & BOSTONS.
WEATHER:- 5/10 – 7/10000ft. Visibility:- Good. Channel misty, 8/10 HOLLAND. 4/10 – 9/10 100ft.
6 aircraft test, local & sector recco.

1944-09-29

1 aircraft local flying only to-day.
WEATHER”- Cloudy, occasional slight rain or drizzle. Nill fog possible. Visibility:- 3/6 miles deterioting 1/3000yards and below 10 cloud.

1944-09-30

11.00.
RAMROD 1302. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. Nothing to report.
WEATHER:- Cloudy 9/10 at 10/20000ft. Cloud 9/10/10 over NORTH SEA.
15.25.
RAMROD 1304. 12 Mustangs 111’s of this squadron (together with aircraft from 129 & 306 squadrons) took off for this operation. Nothing to report. 5 aircraft test & local flying.
WEATHER:- 10/10 cloud at 8/12000ft. Visibility:- 15/20 miles 4/6/10 cloud at 8/12000ft. Visibility:- 15/20 miles.

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Squadron Leader, Commanding,
No. 315 (Polish) Squadron.