100 YEARS OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE

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100 YEARS OF POLISH INDEPENDENCE

Polish - Soviet War 1920 American volunteers Pilots Merian C. Cooper and Cedric Fauntleroy, were fighting in the Polish Air Forces during The Polish-Soviet War - 1920

Polish - Soviet War 1920 Albatros D III series of 253 fighters of the escadrille at Lewandówka airfield in the winter of 1919-1920 The plane marked with a large „I” sign was flown by the escadrille's commanding officer, Cedric Faunt-le-Roy.

The Fight for independence In France in July 1918, where on behalf of the Polish National Committee General Haller created what was known as the Blue Army – from the colours of its French uniforms, also known as Haller's Army

World War II 1940 Battle of Britain 145 Polish pilots took part in the Battle of Britain Between 10th July and 31st October 1940

World War II 1940 Battle of Britain No. 303 „Polish” Squadron This famous squadron was named after the Polish and United States hero General Tadeusz Kościuszko. No. 303 Squadron RAF was formed in July 1940 in Blackpool. Insignia of the 303 Polish Squadron Pilots: Ferić, Lt Kent, Grzeszczak, Radomski, Zumbach, Łokuciewski, Henneberg, Sgt Rogowski, Sgt Szaposznikow - 1940.

World War II 1940 Battle of Britain No. 303 „Polish” Squadron The Polish War Memorial is a war memorial in London, in memory of airmen from Poland who served in the Royal Air Force as part of the Polish contribution to World War II. 126 German aircraft were claimed as shot down by No. 303 Squadron pilots during the Battle of Britain

Thank you ! This presentation was prepared by students of The Adam Mickiewicz Primary School in Żyrzyn References: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish-Soviet_War> <https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polish_War_Memorial> <https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/Polish-Pilots-the-Battle-of-Britain/> <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No._303_Squadron> <https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dywizjon_303>