Polish Air Force Operations Record Books 1940-1947

1944-04-01

Readiness from 06.45 to 21.12 hours. Training flying consisted of six a/c taking part in Flight formation flying, battle formation, and dog fighting/exercises. Two a/c carried out sector recco, and one other a test flight.

1944-04-02

Readiness from 06.45 to 21.13 hours. Adverse weather prevented any flying being carried out. Pilots were studying S.D. 158.

1944-04-03

Readiness as usual. Inclement weather continued, thus flying was impracticable. Pilots carried out silhouette practises, and also range assessments in the “Hunt Rangg”. Dinghy drill executed at Southport baths.

1944-04-04

Usual state of readiness. Twelve a/c took part in Flight formation flying, battle formation, and dog fighting exercises, using the cine-camera. Two a/c carried out/test flights.

1944-04-05

Readiness as usual. Again adverse weather conditions prevents flying. Pilots have exercises in “compass swinging” and refueling of a/c.

1944-04-06

Readiness. Training flying consisted of twelve a/c “scramble” exercises, two bomber interception exercises, eight aerobatics and dog fighting exercises with the use of cine-camera. Six a/c do air to ground firing, and two others a/c tests.

1944-04-07

Readiness from 06.43 to 21.31 hours. Inclement weather hampers flying, thus only five a/c carry out flights for range assessment. F/Lt Majewski lectures on “fighter-bombers’.

1944-04-08

Usual readiness state. Training flying took place in the form of twelve a/c on Squadron formation and fighting exercises.

1944-04-09

Readiness as usual. General stand-down – Easter Sunday.

1944-04-10

Usual state of readiness. Training flying consisting of nineteen a/c carried out Squadron formation, battle formation, and dog fighting; four a/c air to ground firing; four a/c navigational flights; three a/c tests.

1944-04-11

Usual state of readiness. Training flying continues by way of five a/c on dog fighting exercises with use of cine-camera. Six a/c on Flight formation, dog fighting, and battle formation flying. Five a/c do air to ground firing. One a/c flew to Ballyhalbert end return. Two a/c on tests.

1944-04-12

Readiness. Inclement weather prevents flying. Lecture on Mustang a/c given.

1944-04-13

Usual state of readiness. Adverse weather continues, thus no flying carried out. Two lectures given concerning Mustang A/c and methods of escape from enemy occupied territory.

1944-04-14

Readiness from 06.28 to 21.38 hours. Training flying consisting of six Flight formation flights; battle formation, and dog fighting with use of cine-camera; two a/c carried out photo exercise No.3. while six a/c engaged on army co-operation exercises; two a/c carried out aerobatics and four a/c test flights.

1944-04-15

Usual readiness state. Training flying continues in the form of five a/c dog fighting usuing cine-camera guns, Two a/c tests, one a/c flew to Sutton Bridge and return.

1944-04-16

Readiness. Two a/c carry out a/c tests, and photography.

1944-04-17

Readiness. Continued training flying consisting of seven a/c air to ground firing; three a/c dog fighting exercises with the use of cine-camera. Two a/c tests.

1944-04-18

Readiness as usual. One a/c gives low flying demonstration. Training flying continued in Mustang a/c. Four flights carried out.

1944-04-19

Usual readiness state. Pilots getting used to Mustang a/c. One test flight. Three local flights.

1944-04-20

Readiness. Training flying consisting of two Spitfires low flying demonstrations two a/c flew to Northolt and return.

1944-04-21

Readiness continued. Training flying in Mustang a/c which consisted of nineteen flights in formation flying. One Spitfire carries out low flying demonstration Manchester.

1944-04-22

Usual readiness. Continued training flying in the form of twentytwo flight formation flights in Mustang a/c. Two Spitfire a/c carry out navigational flight. One Spitfire flew to Ballyhalbert and return.

1944-04-23

Readiness state as usual. Thirteen local flying sorties by Mustang A/C. Sixteen Mustangs in formation flying.

1944-04-24

Readiness from 05.05 to 21.56 hours. Sgt. Bielicki and Sgt. Steinborn scrambled. At 8,000 feet identified a/c as Wellington. Training flying consisted of six Mustangs on flight formation; also battle formation flying. Three Mustangs on local flying. One Spitfire on local flying.

1944-04-25

Usual readiness. Ten Mustangs in Flight and battle formation flying; One Spitfire carries out aerobatics, and one Spitfire flew to Ballyhalbert and return.

1944-04-26

Readiness as usual. Training flying continued in the form of two a/c tests; one a/c flew to Northolt and return. Squadron personnel preparing for move to R.A.F. Coltishall.

1944-04-27

Readiness. One a/c test. Squadron personnel loading equipment etc., on to train.

1944-04-28

Readiness. Seventeen a/c flew from Woodvale to Coltishall. Rest of Squadron moved by rail and road.

1944-04-29

Readiness from 05.45 to 22.15. Twelve Mustangs patrol convoy. Two others leave Woodvale for this station.

1944-04-30

Readiness. Eighteen flights on sector recco.