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"In the long history of injustice, no one has been treated more unfairly than General Stanisław Sosabowski, commander of the 1st Independent Parachute Brigade", said Norman Davies, British historian.
The father of the Polish airborne forces died on 25 September 1967 in London.
It is well worth visiting his monument in Jordan Park in Kraków. The park is home to a unique gallery - indeed a pantheon - of more than 50 busts of Polish heroes.
A magnificent history lesson!
Is nothing in this country safe from this sinister erosion and enshittification?
This does not surprise me. The @I_W_M has gone horribly woke and lost its way. I’ve filed a freedom of information request for info on why over 200 Victoria Crosses were kicked out. They’ve hired expensive lawyers to find any dubious reason to prevent disclosure. I will not give up…
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Let us recall the Polish contribution to the Allied war effort in WWII, not only on Battle of Britain Day!
Watch a scene from "The Battle of Britain" movie from 1969, directed by Guy Hamilton.
Two Polish bomber squadrons (300 and 301) and two fighter squadrons (302 and the famous 303) fought alongside the RAF. In addition, 81 Polish pilots served in British units.
Repeat, please...
Modern Art Masterpiece retweeted
#OTD in 1940, the Luftwaffe launched two major attacks over the South East and London to destroy the RAF. This day would later become known as Battle of Britain Day, owing to intensity and importance.
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Only at Duxford. 🇬🇧🔥
11 Spitfires. One Seafire. Five Hurricanes.
Seventeen fighters filling the sky in one enormous Big Wing. This is what Duxford does best.
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6 September 1929. The Schneider Trophy race flown at Calshot Spit, England, was won by Flying Officer Richard Dick Waghorn in a Supermarine S.6 (N247) at 328.7 mph.
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Today is Merchant Navy day. In WW2 alone 40000 seafarers died bringing vital supplies to our shores to aid the war effort and keep us from starvation
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September 3rd is Merchant Navy Day, to honour and commemorate all who served to sustain and support our efforts around the world. The Merchant Navy played such a huge part in the Falklands war that victory would have been impossible without them. Today, we honour their service.
Modern Art Masterpiece retweeted
This month at the Bunker 🚨
Blitz Day- 5 Sept
The London Blitz: A Bunker Tour
Open House: Generator House- 12/13 and 19/20 Sept
Drop in- no booking necessary!
Battle of Britain 86: The 15 Nations- 19 Sept
Package tickets available for the entire day
buff.ly/GLPCD17
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#OTD in 1940, No. 303 Squadron were made operational. They were the first Polish squadron to be made operational within No. 11 Group, and they became one of the highest scoring squadrons in the Battle, claiming four victories on this day alone.
©IWM
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Anyone heard when we are going to get the 'All Clear' Alert to use our BBQs again 🇬🇧🙂
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For rent lovely one bed apartment close to transport links, river views central London, £2600 per calendar month
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My latest cartoon for tomorrow's @Telegraph
Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints
Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com
Modern Art Masterpiece retweeted
#OTD on 16 August 1940, Churchill visited the Bunker at RAF Uxbridge. Witnessing the hard work of staff in the bunker, he first spoke the famous line: ‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.’
📷 Sir Winston Churchill
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Hampshire parking enforcement vehicle spotted doing what it fines others for ift.tt/9arSR0j
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My latest cartoon for tomorrow's @Telegraph
Buy a print of my cartoons at telegraph.co.uk/mattprints
Original artwork from chrisbeetles.com
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This week 1940, Battle of Britain entered some of its most intense days. 12 Aug, Luftwaffe launched major attacks on RAF airfields and radar stations. following day, 13 Aug known as ‘Eagle Day’, 1,485 Luftwaffe sorties launched, with RAF flying 727 sorties in response.
86 yrs on!
