THE POLISH 'FEW': Polish Airmen in the Battle of Britain

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Details the Polish Air Force who had escaped first to France and then to Britain to fly alongside the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain -- 145 Polish pilots, the largest non-British contingent Fighter Command at the time. Polish squads 300 and 301 were bomber squadrons, and squads 302 and 303 were fighter squadrons. Examines how many of the pilots were battle-hardened from their encounters with the Luftwaffe during the invasion of Poland and Battle of France. In particular, 303 Squadron became the highest-scoring unit of Fighter Command. Contains 170 illustrations.