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Aviation Art Prints  Countries UK Squadron Index More Squadrons Squadrons 243 to 350  No.303 Sqn |
[UP] - No.243 Sqn - No.244 Sqn - No.245 Sqn - No.247 Sqn - No.248 Sqn - No.249 Sqn - No.253 Sqn - No.254 Sqn - No.257 Sqn - No.262 Sqn - No.263 Sqn - No.264 Sqn - No.266 Sqn - No.269 Sqn - No.270 Sqn - No.272 Sqn - No.274 Sqn - No.303 Sqn - No.305 Sqn - No.308 Sqn - No.315 Sqn - No.331 Sqn - No.332 Sqn - No.350 Sqn |
No.303 Sqn
Country : UK
Founded : 22nd July 1940
Disbanded 11th November 1946
Codes : , FR, JH, RF, PD,
| No.303 Sqn Aviation Art Prints, Paintings and Drawings Aviation Art |
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Borrowed Sky by Peter Westacott. Squadron Leader Jan Zumbach V.M., K.W., D.F.C & Bar in his Spitfire Vb of the Polish 303 (Kosciuszko) Squadron patrolling the English Channel during 1942. |
Most Memorable Day by Robert Taylor. Adolf Galland and his wingman Bruno Hegenauer break through the fighter escort of No. 303 Squadrons Spitfires to attack Blenheim bombers of No. 21 Squadron over northern France, 21 June 1941. In two missions that day Galland claimed two Blenheims and one Spitfire, survived a forced crash-landing, and later a parachute escape from his blazing Me109. That evening he learned he was to become the first recipient of the Knights Cross with oak leaves and swords - Germanys highest award for heroism. |
Preparing for Action by Robin Smith. A Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb of 303 (Polish Sqn) flown by CO. Sqn. Ldr. J Zumbach. A quick and efficient turnaround of fighting aircraft on the front line was of paramount importance, and much was left in the hands of the all important ground crew. The importance of the so called erks which included such duties as armourers, re-fuelers, engine and airframe technicians etc. is often forgotten. Let us remember that without these people the aircraft would never have been able to take part in any action at all, and many were killed doing their duty on the ground. The image also helps to promote the fact that flying along side the Spitfires were Hawker Hurricanes, as one is indeed landing in the background. |
Undaunted by Odds by Robert Taylor. On 6th November 1935, a prototype aircraft took to the air for the very first time. As Sydney Camm's sturdy, single-engine monoplane fighter climbed into the sky, few realized that it was destined to become one of the enduring symbols of the greatest air battle ever fought. Its name was the Hawker Hurricane. Undaunted by Odds is a moving tribute to the Hurricane and the gallant pilots who flew it in combat. The painting portrays the Hurricanes of the 303 Polish Squadron RAF during the Battle of Britain as the unit climbs steadily to intercept yet another incoming wave of enemy bombers heading for London in September 1940. Soon the already battle-hardened Polish pilots will once again be in the thick of the action. |
| Aces for : No.303 Sqn RAF | ||
| A list of all Aces from our database who are known to have flown with this squadron. A profile page is available by clicking the pilots name. | ||
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| Michael Gladych | 10.00 | The signature of Michael Gladych features on some of our artwork - click here to see what is available. |
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