Battle of Britain

A secret command centre in Uxbridge to a country pub in Ruislip, fascinating new app follows trail of WWII Polish airmen in UK

Thousands of members of the Polish Air Force lived in Hillingdon, now a borough of Greater London, during WWII. The trail encompasses four locations that were significant to the Polish pilots. Public domain

Thousands of members of the Polish Air Force lived in Hillingdon, now a borough of Greater London, during WWII. The trail encompasses four locations that were significant to the Polish pilots.

Film about Polish WWII pilots premieres in London

The film "Hurricane," about Polish pilots who fought in the skies above England during the Battle of Britain, directed by David Blair, premiered at the Vue Cinema in Leicester Square, central London, on Tuesday.

Polish Battle of Britain pilots commemorated in London

Families of veterans, officials, Polish cadets and students on Saturday laid wreaths at the London-based monument to Polish pilots who during WWII defended the British skies in Polish units serving under Royal Air Force (RAF) command.

Polish Battle of Britain Pilot dies

When recalling his wartime experience he said: “I don’t see myself as a hero. I was just protecting my motherland.”

Legendary WWII story of Polish RAF pilots to hit the big screen

The trailer for a new blockbuster about the vital role of Polish pilots in the Battle of Britain has been released.

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