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Joined: 12 Dec 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 27 Dec 2012
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Eagle20   
5 May 2012
History / Cowes prepares to celebrate Polish Heroes during World War II [10]

Cowes is geared up to celebrate the heroism of Polish sailors during World War II this weekend.
The 70th anniversary of the defence of Cowes by the Polish Destroyer, ORP Blyskawica.............................................
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The brunt of the defence lay with Capt. Francki and the Polish officers and crew of ORP Błyskawica. The planes came from the Solent and ORP Błyskawica's main armament, under the crew's direction, drove the attackers up higher, so reducing the accuracy of the bombing. Her anti-aircraft guns fired continuously. Hands were scalded and gun barrels grew so hot that seawater was lifted in buckets from over the side, and thrown on the barrels to cool them down.

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Captain Franki's defence of the town that night was acknowledged formally by the people of Cowes when a plaque was unveiled on 3 May 2004, to commemorate the event and to name an amenity area "Francki Place".

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cowes.co.uk/Cowes-prepares-to-celebrate-Polish-Heroes.aspx
Eagle20   
3 Jul 2011
History / Poland obliged to make war reparations to Austria and Germany after WWI. Why? [119]

This might be of interest,

Poland under the Germans. (From "The Times," February 24th, 1916)--German exactions in Poland. (From "The Times," May 12th, 1916)--The sufferings of Warsaw. (From "The Times," June 17th, 1916)--Indentured labour in Germany. (From "The New statesman," June 10th, 1916)

ia600307.us.archive.org/6/items/polandundergerma00londrich/polandundergerma00londrich.pdf

archive.org/details/polandundergerma00londrich
Eagle20   
14 Nov 2010
History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]

Former squadron leader Franciszek Kornicki, now aged 93, again had the chance to sit in the cockpit of his old Spitfire plane after it flew in specially to RAF Northolt, west London.

A FINDON veteran was reunited with the plane he had flown in the Second World War at a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain.

Former squadron leader Franciszek Kornicki, now aged 93, again had the chance to sit in the cockpit of his old Spitfire plane after it flew in specially to RAF Northolt, west London.Polish-born Franciszek, who has lived in Findon since 1983, was invited to the ceremony by Hillingdon Borough Council.

The veteran said: "It was absolutely wonderful to be reunited with my plane. It is a wonderful bird to fly, which I first flew in 1942. It brought back lots of memories and everything came alive again from so many years ago."

worthingherald.co.uk/news/local/findon_man_93_back_in_the_spitfire_cockpit_for_battle_of_britain_70th_anniversary_1_1376251
Eagle20   
7 Nov 2010
History / RAF podcast tells tale of Polish pilots fighting in the Battle of Britain [12]

Merged: New film honours Battle of Britain's Polish pilots

Polish pilots who took part in the Battle of Britain 70 years ago are being honored in a short film starring Julian Glover.

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bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11560242

Being shown at Riverside Studios,
riversidestudios.co.uk/cgi-bin/page.pl?l=1287068433
Eagle20   
26 Oct 2010
Genealogy / ORP Błyskawica Crew Records? [46]

Came across these a while ago:-

iwight.com/home/news/bl2.asp

iwbeacon.com/The-Battle-of-Cowes---May-1942.aspx

guzenda.com/Blyskawica.html
Eagle20   
10 Jul 2010
History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]

Might be able to visit,

raf.mod.uk/events/index.cfm?type=0&category=all&restriction=1&month=6&postcode=ub3&pageno=1&eventid=835
Eagle20   
10 Jul 2010
History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]

Moreover, having served in the RAF, and having been based at RAF Northolt during my service, I am happy, and proud, to draw attention to the courage & sacrifice of those, such as 303 Sqn, to this forum.

Thanks for your kind words.

Have always wondered this, as you have been at Northolt, is/was there any photos or anything of the 303 left at the airbase?

Regards,
Marek
Eagle20   
10 Jul 2010
History / Hollywood stars to act in Italian film on Poland's Battle of Vienna [19]

This might be interesting,

A group of Italian filmmakers is currently touring southern Poland in search for location sites for an international project of RAI Television, provisionally entitled The Battle of Vienna.

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thenews.pl/culture/artykul135373_hollywood-stars-to-act-in-italian-film-on-battle-of-vienna.html
Eagle20   
30 Jun 2010
History / The Untold Battle of Britain [205]

A review of "The Untold Battle Of Britain"

monstersandcritics.com/smallscreen/reviews/article_1567417.php/Review-The-Untold-Battle-Of-Britain

Anyone seen any other reviews?
Eagle20   
12 Feb 2010
History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Kazimir Severinovich Malevich

absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Kazimir_Malevich

His parents, Seweryn and Ludwika Malewicz, were ethnic Poles
Eagle20   
11 Nov 2009
Genealogy / Monte Cassino + Russian labour camp [23]

tessapilipczuk

Hi,Can anyone help me find any documents about my grandfather.I have recently found out he was in a russian labour camp?..........He was there untill 1942,he then went to iran,14/8/1942.Then went to monte cassino,Italy,untill 1946. Is it possible to find any information about my grandfather-Leon Pilipczuk and his brother Sergiusz(or spelt sergij) pilipczuk.

If fought at Monte Cassino try:-

Ministry of Defence,
APC Polish Enquiries,
Building 28B,
RAF Northolt,
West End Road,
Ruislip,
HA4 6NG,
Tel: 0208 833 8603
Fax: 0208 833 8866
e-mail: polishastdisoff@northolt.raf.mod.uk or polishdisoff@northolt.raf.mod.uk
Eagle20   
18 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Can't actually remember were or how I first 'heard' about 'Polska Year' but I guess it must have been through 'Polonia'.

Something in the British media: guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/08/polska-year-festival
Eagle20   
14 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / Polish Festivals/Exhibitions/Events in UK [91]

Bletchley Park's ninth annual Polish Day on Sunday 19 July ........

bletchleypark.org.uk/calendar/event_detail.rhtm?cat=special&recID=567855
Eagle20   
15 Jun 2009
History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]

U2-IT WAS TWENTY YEARS AGO...

Thanks for link.

New Year's Day, the band's first debut ten hit in the UK back in 1983, was inspired by Solidarnosc, the first non-communist trade union in then communist Poland.

Lyrics: u2.com/discography/lyrics/lyric/song/91
Eagle20   
13 Jan 2009
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [512]

This year I am going to Hel for a few days, so I can say to my friends I have been to Hel and back!

Went to 'Hel and back' for the 2nd time in 2008.
Eagle20   
10 Dec 2008
History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

No Poles are mentioned by name and most probably not famous but I thought I would post it anyway.

I found this in a book (Poland The Knight among Nations – by Louis E. Van Norman written in 1907) that is out of copyright and had been scanned to the internet.

“In his first book on Siberia, George Kennan praised the Tzar for the progress and development he found in the southern part of that vast Asiatic realm. He did not then know that most of the civilising work he saw was due to the industry and culture of the Polish exiles sent across the Urals in the reign of the Empress Catherine. Poles have everywhere contributed to the advance of Russia. To serve the Empire officially in Poland would compromise a Pole's patriotism. But outside of the kingdom many Poles are in high positions. The vice-president of the Manchurian Railroad is a Pole. The leading civil and military engineers on the Siberian and Manchurian Railroads are Poles, as are also most of the directors of these roads. The directors of the Russo-Chinese Bank are Poles. Coal for the whole Siberian and Manchurian Railroad is furnished by Poles, who are owners of immense coal mines near Irkutsk. The chief of motive power of the railroad in Irkutsk is a Pole. The chief of the railroad works in Irkutsk also is a Pole. The Russians are wont to call Poland a burden, but it is a burden that has meant riches and industrial expansion to the Empire.”
Eagle20   
10 May 2008
History / Polish 304 SQUADRON IN THE RAF IN WW2 - Davidstow in Cornwall [16]

I am interested in 304 (Slaski) Squadron

Have you seen this web site?

orb.polishaf.pl/304sqn/1942/1942-08-no-304-squadron-f540

The 304 get a few mentions in "The Forgotten Few" by Adam Zamoyski

Well worth a read about the Polish airmen, starting in September 1939.
Eagle20   
30 Jan 2008
History / Unusual soldier (The bear - named Voytek) [71]

anyone in the UK who can get UKTV history,keep an eye out for "Gladiators of WW2,Free Polish Forces"

For anyone who might be intrested, the DVD "Gladiators of WW2, Free Polish Forces" is available to purchase.
Eagle20   
21 Dec 2007
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

the original Czech Budweiser - that's a beer-lover's beer

I think there is a Czech Budweiser sold in my local super market. If you say its that good I'll have to try it .
Eagle20   
15 Dec 2007
Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

My local off-licence only has Tyskie.

The shop I get the Polish beer from sells half Indian food and half Polish food.

The shop has Indian & Polish staff.

It sells Zubr, Tyskie, Lech and Zywiec.