Poles in the Battle of Britain - A Photographic Album of the Polish 'Few'

The Polish Air Force, which was created in Britain in the summer of 1940 from flying and ground personnel evacuated from Poland and then from France, proved to be one of the most successful formations to fight the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain.

About the author

Peter Sikora is an aviation researcher, historian and writer who specialises in the history of the Polish Air Force between 1918 and 1946, with the particular interest in the achievements of the Polish airmen during Second World War. Based in Berkshire, England, Peter has already had a number of books published in Poland, including Aces of the Polish Air Force, Battles of the Polish Air Force 1918-1945 and Polish Wings over Ireland. He also writes historical articles for the leading Polish aviation magazines, and is a member of the Polish Air Force Memorial Committee at RAF Northolt. In his private life, he is married to Maggie, and together they run a non for profit organisation that helps to reduce unemployment.

Summary

An amazing collection of 200+ photographs which explore the involvement of Polish airmen in the Battle of Britain.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Sikora
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781526782410
• ISBN: 978-1-5267-8241-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 241 mm x 163 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 722 g
• Illustrations: 200 black and white illustrations
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Zweiter Weltkrieg - Periode (1939 bis 1945), HISTORY / Military / World War II, Moderne Kriegsführung, History - Military / War, HISTORY / Military / Aviation