What planes did the Polish fly in WW2?
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What planes did the Polish fly in WW2?
| Polish Air Forces in France and Great Britain | |
|---|---|
| Attack | Fairey Battle |
| Bomber | Avro Lancaster, Vickers Wellington |
| Fighter | Bloch MB.152, Caudron C.714, de Havilland Mosquito, Hawker Hurricane, North American Mustang, Supermarine Spitfire, Koolhoven FK.58, Morane-Saulnier M.S.406 |
How many aircraft did Poland have in WW2?
272 aircraft
| Polish Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Role | Aerial warfare |
| Size | 36,500 personnel 272 aircraft |
| Part of | Polish Armed Forces |
| Engagements | Polish–Ukrainian War Polish–Soviet War World War II War in Iraq War in Afghanistan |
What did they use airplanes for in WW2?
During WW2, the primary missions fulfilled by airplanes were air-to-air combat, bombing, aerial reconnaissance, and troop and supply transportation.
What happened to the Polish pilots after the war?
After the war, some of the Polish airmen settled in Britain and continued their service in the RAF, mostly as flight instructors. However, in the first VE Day parade, held in 1946, none of the Polish forces who had fought for Britain were invited to attend.
Did Poland play a big part in ww2?
The Polish forces in the West, as well as in the East and an intelligence service were established outside of Poland, and contributed to the Allied effort throughout the war. In total, the Polish armed forces were the 4th largest Allied forces in Europe, after those of the Soviet Union, United States, and Britain.
When was the Polish Air Force eliminated?
Following the invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in 1939, much of the Polish Air Force was destroyed, although many of its pilots were able to continue fighting throughout World War II in air squadrons in Britain and the Soviet Union.
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