303 Jag Squad

20/09/2026

During the 1939 invasion of Poland, this Czechoslovak pilot proved that courage doesn't require a heavily armed fighter. Flying a humble, unarmed RWD-8 training plane on reconnaissance missions, František resorted to dropping hand grenades on enemy troop columns by hand.

When shot down behind enemy lines, he was saved by a brave Polish crew who landed nearby under fire to pull him out. After being forced into Romania and interned, he escaped, slipped through North Africa, and made it to France to keep up the fight.

František would go on to become one of the top-scoring Allied aces of the Battle of Britain with 303 Squadron—a true symbol of defiance and brotherhood in the skies.
Heroes never fade.

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

On Battle of Britain Day, we remember those who served in one of the defining campaigns of WWII.
We pay special tribute to the brave Polish pilots—including the legendary No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron—whose skill, courage, and huge contribution were vital in turning the tide.
Today, we honour their service alongside all those who played their part in defending Britain. ❤️

14/09/2026

12 Spitfires and 5 Hurricanes

10/09/2026

In memory to the fallen Polish airmen, crew members of
* the B-24 Liberator EW278 GR-U (1586 Special Duties Flight, 🇵🇱 Polish Air Force).

They were shot down near Senta in the military action of providing support to the , on the night of September 10/11, 1944.

Three airmen out of the eight-man crew of the plane were killed:
P/O Stanisław Franczak (24 years),
F/O Mieczysław Foczpaniak (22 years) and
W/O Jerzy Truszkowski (23 years).
The remaining five crew members survived by jumping with a parachute.

The fallen airmen were buried in the British Commonwealth Cemetery in Belgrade (coordinates: 44.8058, 20.4913).

The monument, created by Polish artist Marek Moderau was erected in 2020 in co-operation of the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, the Partnership Foundation for Central East Europe and municipal authorities of Senta.

Special thanks to Paweł Sokołowski for delivering info to us.


The monument was unveiled in Senta (Serbia, Voivodina, coordinates: 45.9344, 20.0886).

07/09/2026

No. 303 (Polish) Fighter Squadron initially flew Hawker Hurricanes during the height of the Battle of Britain in 1940, but later transitioned to Supermarine Spitfires in January 1941 for sweeps and escorts over England and occupied Europe.

07/09/2026

Polish Eagles in the Skies Over France.

Three Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb fighters of the No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron RAF carry out an offensive sweep over northern France in 1942.
Featured in the foreground is aircraft BL672 (RF-M) piloted by Flying Officer Janusz Marciniak. Artwork created by Gary Eason (Flight Artworks).

05/09/2026