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Poles in Defence of Britain: A Day-by-day Chronology of Polish Day and Night Fighter Pilot Operations: July 1940-July 1941
Robert Gretzyngier
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Description for Poles in Defence of Britain: A Day-by-day Chronology of Polish Day and Night Fighter Pilot Operations: July 1940-July 1941
Paperback. Fifteen years since it was originally published, Grub Street is proud to present the re-issue of Poles in Defence of Britain. Num Pages: 294 pages, 32pp B&W photo section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 238 x 29. Weight in Grams: 758.
Fifteen years since it was originally published, Grub Street is proud to present the re-issue of Poles in Defence of Britain. To the Polish volunteers who were to fly and fight so brilliantly and tenaciously throughout the Battle of Britain, the United Kingdom was known as Last Hope Island. Many lost their lives, such as Antoni Ostowicz, many achieved glory and became aces such as Glowacki, Skalski and Witorzenc. The RAF came to depend on these men, with over 100 Polish pilots supporting almost thirty fighter squadrons, most especially 302, 303 and 307 (night fighter). The result of years ... Read more
Fifteen years since it was originally published, Grub Street is proud to present the re-issue of Poles in Defence of Britain. To the Polish volunteers who were to fly and fight so brilliantly and tenaciously throughout the Battle of Britain, the United Kingdom was known as Last Hope Island. Many lost their lives, such as Antoni Ostowicz, many achieved glory and became aces such as Glowacki, Skalski and Witorzenc. The RAF came to depend on these men, with over 100 Polish pilots supporting almost thirty fighter squadrons, most especially 302, 303 and 307 (night fighter). The result of years ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Grub Street
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
758g
Number of Pages
294
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781910690154
SKU
V9781910690154
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-99
About Robert Gretzyngier
Robert Gretzyngier has for years studied Polish involvement in the air defence of the British Isles in WWII. He lives and works in Warsaw.
Reviews for Poles in Defence of Britain: A Day-by-day Chronology of Polish Day and Night Fighter Pilot Operations: July 1940-July 1941
'An exhaustive record of the heroic actions of the Polish pilots who escaped to Britain and helped ensure its survival.' Pennant; 'The result of many years of research, sharp and comprehensive, the text is supported by an excellent selection of rare photos.' Air Mail; 'There are detailed combat reports, much biographical data, 200 photographs and tabular material in appendix form. ... Read more