Memorial wing

THE POLISH AIR FORCE

The Polish Air Force in the West comprised 18 Squadrons or equivalent units, some 19,400 personnel, and around 500 combat aircraft. Almost all Polish squadrons were engaged on 6^th June over Normandy, and from the 11^th Spitfires of 131 Wing used the airfield at Plumetot by day.

The Wing comprised 302, 308 and 317 Polish fighter squadrons, and was stationed at Plumetot from 3^rd August, where they remained until 3^rd September. The Wing accredited itself well in interception and offensive missions in Belgium and then in Germany right up until the victory.

Badge of 302 Sqn “City of Poznan”	Badge of 308 Sqn “City of Krakow”	Badge of 317 Sqn “City of Wilno”

Polish pilots in the RAF – Franciszek Kornicki as an exemple
Further information on the monument
Why a memorial to Polish pilots at Plumetot