Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1941-03-01

Pembrey

Fitting of Squadron Hurricannes with V.H.F. commanced.

1941-03-02

Pembrey

One Hurricane I aircraft received from R.A.F. North Weald, making the number of Hurricane Aircraft on charge coincident with the number as laid down by establishment WAR/FC/231 dated 6.2.41.
Flight Lieutenant C. J. Donovan, R.A.F. Officer Pilot, arrived at Pembrey on posting to the Squadron for flying duties.

1941-03-03

Pembrey

Non-operational flying was carried out in the station Magister.

1941-03-04

Pembrey

Non-operational flying again carried out in station Magister.

1941-03-05

Pembrey

A/F/O. B. Pietocha, Polish Medical Officer posted from R.A.F. Polish Depot, Blackpool to 316 Squadron for medical duties. Squadron Leader J. Frey and Flight Lieutenant W. Baranski flew to Northolt in station Magister to visit the Polish Fighter Command Headquarters with a view to discussing details of postings of further flying personnel to the Squadron.

1941-03-06

Pembrey

Several non-operational flights, to allow pilots to gain experience on type, carried out in Squadron Hurricane Aircraft.

1941-03-07

Pembrey

P/O. J.H. Day, Squadron Engineer Officer arrived today. S/Ldr. Frey returned from Polish Fighter Command Headquarters by train. Non-operational flying again carried out in station Hurricane.

1941-03-08

Pembrey

The recording of orders and information to pilots in the Pilots’ Order Book was commenced today.
F/Lt. W. Baranski returned from Northolt in the station Magister. A new Magister aircraft was alloted to the Squadron from No. 55 Operational Training Unit, Aston Down. This was collected by F/O. A. Gabszewicz and F/O. B. Mickiewicz.

1941-03-09

Pembrey

Non-operational flying carried out in the Squadron Hurricanes.

1941-03-10

Pembrey

Non-operational flying carried out this day, the majority of the flights being for Sector Reconaissance.

1941-03-11

Pembrey

P/O. C. Perzanowski, Polish Officer, posted from R.A.F. Polish Depot, Blackpool to the Squadron for Interpreter duties.

1941-03-12

Pembrey

Pilots carried out several non-operational flights in Squadron Hurricanes, practice formation flying being done.

1941-03-13

Pembrey

Further non-operational flying carried out in Hurricane aircraft.

1941-03-16

Pembrey

Battle Trainer allotted to the Squadron by H.Q. No. 10 Group Q.194 dated 16/3.

1941-03-17

Pembrey

Squadron establishment amended by H.Q.F.C. FC/S.22619/A.Q.A. dated 17/3/41., 8 flying personnel (4 Officers and 4 Non-cimmissioned Officers being deleted).

1941-03-21

Pembrey

F/O T. Nowierski K.W., D.F.C., for Operations Room together with P/O. R. Nartowicz, Polish Officer Pilot, arrived on posting to the Squadron.

1941-03-22

Pembrey

Pilot Officer S. Stegman, Polish Officer Pilot, posted to the Squadron for flying duties.

1941-03-23

Pembrey

Battle Trainer collected by F/O. A. Gabszewicz and Sgt. R. Gadus from R.A.F. Station. Tern Hill.

1941-03-24

Pembrey

P/O. B. Anders, Polish Officer Pilot, and one Polish airman Pilot posted from Central Flying School.

1941-03-25

Pembrey

The Squadron became operational, three sections of 2 aircraft coming to readiness this morning at 06.00 hours. Weather non-operational all day – no flying took place. Two Polish airman pilots arrived on posting.

1941-03-26

Pembrey

P/O S. Szmejl posted to the Squadron for flying duties. Squadron instructed to patrol convoys on “X” Patrol Line.

1941-03-27

Pembrey

P/O. B. Rychlicki, B. Buchwald, and D. Gozoecki, Polish Officer Pilots, arrived on posting.

1941-03-28

Pembrey

Two further Polish airman Pilots arrived, this making the number of non-commissioned flying personnel 4 below the number as laid down by the Squadron establishment.

1941-03-29

Pembrey

F/Lt. C.J. Donovan was today appointed to the acting rank Squadron Leader on appointment to the post of Squadron Commander w.e.f. 1st March 1941.

Squadron Leader, Commanding
No. 316 Squadron.