Remembered – 2025


Vzpomněli jsme 2025

We, the Free Czechoslovak Air Force Associates ltd, are very pleased to announce that during 2025, our volunteers remembered the Czechoslovak RAF men and women, of WW2, at the locations listed below.

My, Free Czechoslovak Air Force Associates ltd, s velkou radostí oznamujeme, že v průběhu 2025 naši dobrovolníci na níže uvedených místech uctili památku československých mužů a žen RAF z 2. světové války.

Many thanks to them for their outstanding help to achieve this.

Jsme jim velmi vděčni za mimořádnou pomoc při dosahování tohoto cíle.



BAHAMAS:

Nassau CWGC – BŘÍZA Vítězslav, HADRÁVEK Jan, MAREŠ Jaroslav, SALZ Karel, ŠOTOLA Josef, TURNA Josef.



CZECH REPUBLIC:


Benešov nad Ploučnicí – ŠUMA Josef, ŠUMOVÁ Ida.

Gravestone of the Šunda family located in a cemetery, featuring a prominent cross and inscriptions for Ida Šundová and Josef Šuma, surrounded by greenery.

Běšiny – ČERVENÝ František.

Náhrobní kámen Františka Červeného s nápisem a květinami, umístěný na hřbitově.

Blovice – BEČVÁŘ Karel, BLAHNA Václav, DRNEK Miroslav.

Memorial stone adorned with flowers and candles, honoring the memory of Czechoslovak RAF personnel.

Brno Airport

A memorial sculpture dedicated to Czechoslovak pilots from 1939-1945, featuring a stylized aircraft design with floral tributes at its base.

Brno – KNOTEK František.

Grave of plk. František Knotek, featuring his portrait and RAF insignia, surrounded by flowers and a candle.

Brno – ŠROM Leopold.

A memorial stone with a cross and an inscription, surrounded by greenery.

Brumovice – FORETNÍK Jaromír.

Bronze memorial plaque honoring Flight Lieutenant Jaromír Foretník, depicting his portrait and RAF insignia, mounted on a wall with a floral tribute.

Břeclav – KOWAČ Vladimír.

Grave of Libuse Kowacova and Vladimir Kowac, adorned with flowers and grave decorations, located in a cemetery.

Bystřice pod Hostýnem – BUBÍLEK Vojtěch.

Grave marker with inscriptions honoring members of the Pavelka, Bublík, and Mlynková families, decorated with candle lanterns and flowers.

Bystřice pod Hostýnem – ŘÍHA Jan.

Memorial plaque for pilot Jan Říha, commemorating his service and contributions, adorned with a ribbon in the colors of the Czech flag.

Bystřice pod Hostýnem – ZBOŘIL Felix.

Hrobka Felixe a Libuše Zborilové s květinami a vzpomínkovými předměty, umístěná pod stromy.

Cerekvice nad Loučnou – VRECL Alois.

A memorial stone dedicated to Alois Vrecl, a pilot of the Czechoslovak Air Force, featuring an eagle emblem and a decorative plaque.

Dlouhomilov – KAUER Jaroslav.

Memorial plaque honoring the victims of the Nazi regime, featuring names and portraits of Jaroslav, Kauer, Vlad Kohoutek, and Stan Nasadil, located on a stone background.

Dolany – HEJNA Jan.

Hřbitov s několika náhrobními kameny, květinami a lucernami, v pozadí stromy a cestičky.

Dolní Břežany – PRCHAL Eduard.

Bronze plaque commemorating Eduard Maxmilián Prchal, featuring his portrait and military insignia, displayed in his birthplace.

Dolní Studénky – HECL František.

Memorial stone listing the names and dates of fallen Czechoslovak RAF members, surrounded by candles and a flower decoration.

Hradec Kralove

Memorial plaque dedicated to the heroes of the sky between 1939-1945, featuring inscriptions in Czech, Russian, and French.

Hradec Kralove – DITTRICH František.

Gravestone of Pplk. František Dittrich, navigator of the 311th Bomb Squadron, Royal Air Force, featuring floral arrangements and photos.

Hradec Kralove – KODEŠ Karel, KOPECKÝ Zdeněk.

Monument dedicated to the Czechoslovak soldiers, featuring a soldier holding a rifle, with engraved names of the fallen on a plaque. The monument is set in a grassy area with a building in the background.

Hradec Kralove – ŠTEFAN Benignus.

Memorial plaque honoring brothers Ivan and Benignus Štefan, including their portraits and inscriptions reflecting their military service and sacrifices.

Hradec Kralove – ŠTEFAN Benignus.

Pamětní kámen s textem v češtině a angličtině, připomínající muže, kteří položili své životy za lepší svět v letech 1914-1919 a 1939-1945, s květinovou výzdobou na přední straně.

Hradec Kralove

A memorial stone featuring engraved names and dates commemorating various battles and locations significant to Czechoslovak history, surrounded by greenery.

Chrudim

A memorial featuring a black and blue airplane propeller mounted on a stone wall, surrounded by greenery.

Chrudim – KUDELA Svatopluk.

Gravestone of Františka Nováková with inscriptions and decorative flowers, set in a nighttime cemetery background.

Chrudim – KUDLÁČEK Jaroslav.

Plaque honoring plk. Jaroslav Kudláček, a pilot from the 311th Czechoslovak Bomber Squadron of the RAF, featuring his portrait and details of his birth and death.

Chrudim – SLABÝ Jaroslav.

Gravestone of Captain Jaroslav Slabý, a member of the 311th Bomber Squadron RAF, who died in WWII at the age of 25, located in Chrudim, Czech Republic.

Jesenice – ŘECHKA Josef.

Tombstone of Josef Řechka, a pilot of the 310th Squadron RAF, engraved with his name and dates of birth and death.

Jindřichův Hradec – ZIMA Rudolf.

A memorial plaque honoring Pilot Colonel Rudolf Zima, who was born on March 6, 1904, and died on June 11, 1972. The plaque details his involvement as a military pilot in battles in France and England and his role as an instructor for Czech pilots in Canada after 1948, when he faced persecution.
Hlavní hrob s urnou Rudolfa Zimy na hřbitově, se svíčkou a květinovým věncem v národních barvách.

Kozlov – RYBNÍČEK Karel.

Memorial plaque honoring Karel Rybnicek, a navigator of the 311th RAF Squadron, located on a wall with flowers in the colors of the Czech flag.

Kroměříž – BACHŮREK Svatopluk, BACHŮREK Zdeněk, MIKULÍK Miloslav, VALACH Karel.

Memorial plaque honoring Czechoslovak pilots who served in the RAF during World War II, featuring their names and military ranks.

Lutopecny – ŠIŠKA Alois.

Pamätná tabula generála Aloise Šišku s jeho portrétom a informáciami o jeho službe v RAF, umiestnená na stene budovy.

Měnín – KOSEK Josef.

A memorial stone dedicated to Josef Kosek, surrounded by colorful floral tributes on a grassy area.

A carved wooden statue with a face and a blue flower decoration, surrounded by tall grass and trees, near a building.

Morkůvky – PEŘINA František.

Memorial stone decorated with flowers and ribbons, featuring flags of the UK and Czech Republic.

Náměšť nad Oslavou.

Memorial commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Czechoslovak Bombardment Squadron RAF, featuring images of aircraft and inscriptions from 1940 to 2025.

Novosedly nad Nežárkou – ŽATECKÝ Václav.

Memorial plaque dedicated to Václav Žatecký, a pilot and prisoner, featuring the emblem of the Air Force and a decorative floral arrangement in the colors of the Czech flag.

Nymburk – JAŠKE Josef.

Plaque commemorating General Josef Jáske, a Czechoslovak pilot and first commander of the 313th RAF squadron, located on a wall in Nymburk.

Olomouc – HRADIL František.

Monument honoring pilots of the Hanácké Aeroklub in Olomouc, featuring a black granite tablet with names of the fallen and a central emblem with a wreath.

Olomouc – KUBALÍK Vojtěch.

Gravestone of the Kubalík family, decorated with flowers and greenery, featuring inscriptions in gold on a dark stone background.

Olomouc – ŠTĚPÁNEK Jakub.

Kamenový náhrobek rodiny Štěpánkových s fotografiemi Marie a Jakuba, umístěný na hřbitově. U paty náhrobku jsou přinášeny květiny a svíčka.

Opatovice – FIŘT Bohumír.

Pamětní deska Bohumíra Fürsta-Firta s portrétem a nápisy. Uložena je na kameni a vedle jsou květiny.

Otaslavice – FRANTIŠEK Josef.

A memorial stone honoring František, featuring inscriptions related to his service locations including Poland, Britain, and France, adorned with flowers and a ribbon.

Otaslavice – FRANTIŠEK Josef.

Memorial stone for Josef František, featuring a coat of arms, engraved inscription with dates, and flowers placed at the base.
Monument featuring a propeller on a stone pedestal commemorating Josef František, set in a rural environment with houses and trees in the background.

Otaslavice – FRANTIŠEK Josef.

Pamětní deska věnovaná obětem světové války s květinovým aranžmá a svíčkami, která se nachází v obci Dolní Otaslavice.

Ořechov – TOLAR Alois.

Memorial plaque honoring Alois Tolar, a captain of the Czechoslovak Air Force, with a decorative wreath placed below.

Petříkov

Památník věnovaný 2500 československým pilotům RAF, s popisnou tabulí umístěnou na kameni a květinovým symbolem.

Plzeň – BAUMBRUK Bohuslav, BLAHNA Václav, DRNEK Miroslav, FIŠERA Josef, HURT Karel, KAŠPAR Antonín, KUČERA Jaroslav, NOSEK Vilém, PAVLÍK Karel, PETR Miloslav, PLZÁK Stanislav, POKORNÝ František, SCHWARZ Jiří, ŠINDELÁŘ Václav, ŠKACH Antonín, SOUKUP Vilém.

Pamětní deska s nápisem 'Nezapomeneme' a jmény československých pilotů, kteří sloužili v Anglickém letectvu, umístěná na kameni.

Plzeň – LIŠKA Antonín, PROKOPEC Josef, ŠTANDERA Miroslav.

A memorial stone dedicated to a Czechoslovak RAF member, featuring an emblem and a plaque with inscriptions, adorned with a small flower arrangement, set in a green landscape.

Postřelmov – BLAHÁČEK Eduard.

Memorial stone honoring victims of German occupation between 1939 and 1945, featuring names of individuals remembered, along with a flower tribute.

Prague – Prague 1 – Klárov – JANOUŠEK Karel.

Memorial plaque dedicated to Karel Janousek, featuring a profile of him and inscriptions honoring his contributions, mounted on a building wall.

Prague – Prague 1- Winged Lion Monument.

Memorial monument with a lion sculpture and a wreath in front of a building, surrounded by green trees and blue sky.

Prague – Prague 3 – Olšany.


Prague – Prague 6 – Dejvice – Airmen’s Memorial.

Modern memorial monument with abstract design, surrounded by low stone walls and flowers, at night with streetlights illuminating the scene.

Prague – Prague 6 – Václav Havel Airport.

Pamětní pomník s vyobrazením letadla a národním symbolem, obklopený květinami a svíčkami, ve mlze
A lit candle with a design featuring a military emblem, placed on a dark surface next to a floral tribute and a ribbon.

Prostějov

Monument commemorating Czechoslovak soldiers who fell in World War II, featuring an emblem with a wreath and inscriptions on the monument in a cemetery setting.

Prostějov – FRANTIŠEK Josef, BALEJKA Josef, KOŠAŘ Vilém, PAVLOVIČ Matěj.

Pamětní deska s reliéfy obličejů a květinovými aranžmá u paty v památkovém prostoru, představující uctění památky československých letců.

Přerov – JANOUŠEK Karel.

A commemorative plaque honoring Dr. Karel Janousek, a volunteer pilot and leader in the Czechoslovak Air Force, mounted on a wall with a flower tribute.

Přerov – BABŠ Bruno, BARVÍŘ Rudolf, BĚHAL František, BUREŠ Oldřich, HIMR Jaroslav, LANCZIK Jaroslav, NĚMEČEK Rudolf, NERADIL Jan, OCELKA Josef, SKOŘEPA Zdeněk, TOMÁNEK Josef, ZAPLETAL František, ZAUF Miloslav, ZAVADIL Jaroslav

Pamětní kámen s nápisem 'In Memoriam' a seznamem jmen padlých československých pilotů, umístěný v parku, s červenou svíčkou a plyšovou hračkou před ním.

Rabí – CHMELÍK Jaroslav.

Pamětní deska věnovaná Jaroslavu Chmelíkovi na zdi, s modro-bílou červenou stužkou nahoře a textem uvádějícím jeho vojenskou službu a životní události.

Radomyšl – MATĚJKA Jan.

A memorial plaque honoring Jan Matějka, a pilot and World War II veteran, mounted on a stone wall with a tricolor ribbon.

Roudnice nad Labem – KUČERA Jiří.

Bronze plaque commemorating plk. Jiří V. Kučera on a building at number 307, adorned with flowers in red, white, and blue.

Roudnice nad Labem – ŠIMON Eduard.

Pamětní deska Eduarda Šimona s květinovým aranžmá na pozadí na zdi.

Rovensko pod Troskami – LEITENSDORFER Václav.

Memorial stone dedicated to F/sgt. Václav Letenský, featuring an engraved plaque and a commemorative tri-color decoration at its base.

Svébohov – VALENTA Arnošt.

Pamětní deska Arnošta Valenty s daty narození a úmrtí, umístěná na kameni, dekorována květinami, popisuje jeho hrdinské činy a životní příběh.

Štěnovice – KESTLER Oldřich.

Monument in Stenovice honoring fallen soldiers, featuring a lion statue and a plaque with names, illuminated by lanterns at night.

Trutnov – HOLODA Gejza.

Memorial stone of Gejza Holoda, a notable member of the 311 Squadron during World War II, featuring a military emblem and floral tribute.

Trutnov – ZELENÝ Josef.

Grave of the Večeřová family with a headstone featuring the names Josef Zelený and Věra Zelená, adorned with flowers and lanterns.

Třebenice – ZIMMER Antonín.

A memorial stone surrounded by flowers, with a red, white, and blue ribbon decoration, inscribed with a Czech phrase.

Třebenice

Memorial stone featuring a propeller and placas honoring World War II airmen, surrounded by a wreath and flowers.
Ceremony honoring Czechoslovak RAF personnel, with attendees standing around a memorial site amidst trees and mountains.

Třeboň – PERNÍKÁŘ Jan.

Memorial plaque honoring Jan Pernikář, a general and RAF pilot, mounted on a wall with a decorative flower arrangement.

Třebíč

Bronze memorial plaque commemorating the Czechoslovak RAF pilots from World War II, featuring inscriptions in Czech and a depiction of an aircraft.

Turnov – DRBOHLAV Karel.

Grave of Karel Drobohlav with flowers and a candle at a cemetery.

Turnov – KOŠEK Ludvík.

Grave of the Košková family, featuring a dark granite headstone inscribed with 'RODINA KOŠKOVA', surrounded by colorful flowers and a candle.

Turnov – ŠTRÉGL Josef.

Gravestone of Miloslav Santrocha with flowers and a candle, featuring a photo and decorative elements.

Vamberk – KOUKOL František.

A gravestone displaying the name 'JULIE KOUKOLOVÁ' with birth and death dates, alongside floral tributes and a memorial for another individual.

Velké Hostěrádky – DOBROVOLNÝ Jaroslav.

Pamětní deska na budově s květinami a stuhou, připomínající piloty RAF.

Velké Pavlovice – PAVELKA Josef.

Bronze memorial plaque honoring Josef Pavelka, featuring his name, dates of birth and death, and details of his military service during World War II.

Vítová – DOLEŽAL Oldřich.

Memorial stone for Oldřich Doležal, including his portrait and commemorative details, surrounded by plants and a red lantern.

Vřeskovice – ŠTULÍŘ Svatopluk.

Memorial plaque for Sgt. Svatopluk Štulír, commemorating his service as a pilot in the RAF during World War II. The plaque includes his birth and death dates and is adorned with the RAF emblem.

Vyškov – SLEZÁČEK Stanislav.

Gravestone of Stanislav Slezáček, a Czech Air Force officer, featuring his photo, birth and death dates, and details of his military service.


Vyškov – ANDERLE Leo.

Mausoleum of Leo Anderle, featuring a photo and memorial inscription, with a flower arrangement at the base.

Žamberk – KOHN-KUBÍN Pavel.

A memorial plaque dedicated to Pavel Kohn-Kubin, a captain in the 311th Czechoslovak Bomber Squadron of the RAF, located on a wall with a floral tribute.



EGYPT:


el-Alamein Memorial – ANDERLE Leo, FRIEDL Konstantin, GRUNHUT Jindřich, HÁJEK Bohumil, KRCHA Viktor, PÁNEK Václav, ROZPRÝM Miroslav, TESAŘ Josef, VANÍČEK František.

Memorial wall with engraved names and a floral tribute in front.


FRANCE:


Bayeux – BAUER Jiří.

Gravestone of Jiří Bauer, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, adorned with flags and flowers in a memorial garden.

La Targette


Leubringhen – KULHÁNEK Jaroslav.

Gravestone of Jaroslav Kulhánek, Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force, located in military cemetery, surrounded by snow and grass.


Pihen-les-Guines – FEJFAR Stanislav.

Gravestone of Stanislav Fejfar, an RAF pilot, displaying his name, rank, and dates of birth and death, set in a snow-covered cemetery.

St Valery-en-Caux – BOUDA František, STRÁNSKÝ Josef.

Gravestones of František Bouda and Josef Stránský at a memorial site, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Ver-sur-Mer




HOLLAND:


Bergen op Zoom – HEJNA Jan, HRDINA Josef, KALENSKÝ Josef, KODEŠ Karel, KONŠTACKÝ Vilém, MOHR Josef, PEPRNÍČEK Jan, POLITZER Josef, ROZUM Alois, RYCHNOVSKÝ Karel, SMRČEK Leonard, VALACH Karel.


Eindhoven – HAVLÍK Oldřich, TALÁB Josef, VARJAN Pavel.

Grave marker for Oldrich Havlik, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with floral decorations nearby, commemorating his service.
Gravestone of Josef Talab, a Royal Air Force sergeant, located in a cemetery with flowers in the foreground.
Gravestone of Pavel Varjan, Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with dates of birth and death inscribed.

Haelen – Memorial at 311 Sq Wellington R1599 KX-J crashsite, crew of KOŠULIČ Václav, KRÁČMER František, KUBÍČEK Vladimír, LIFČIC [LIFCZIZ] Rudolf, SIXTA František, and ŠTĚTKA Václav killed.

A memorial sign dedicated to the Czechoslovak Air Force, displayed amidst a green field with a decorative red, white, and blue wreath at the base.

Lemsterland – MAREŠ Jiří.

Memorial stone for Jiří Mareš, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, featuring the emblem and inscription details including his birth and death dates.

Tilburg – BROŽ Jaromír, MAŠEK Rudolf, SVOBODA Jindřich.

Gravestone of Jaromír Brož, Pilot Officer in the Czechoslovak Air Force, with a tricolor floral tribute in front.
Gravestone of Rudolfa Mareše with a lion emblem, surrounded by greenery and a small floral tribute.
Gravestone of Jindřich Svoboda, Rtm Let v Žal, Sergeant of the Royal Air Force, surrounded by grass and flowers.


Middenmeer – Memorial at 311 Sq Wellington Z8838 crashsite, crew of HRDINA Josef, KALENSKÝ Josef, KODEŠ Karel, PEPRNÍČEK Jan, POLITZER Josef, and RYCHNOVSKÝ Karel killed.

A memorial with a large red aircraft silhouette on top, standing on a blue and white striped pole. Below, there are floral tributes and wreaths, set against a green field and blue sky.


NEW ZEALAND:

Kaipara Flats – SVĚTLÍK Ladislav.

Grave marker for B. L. (Harry) Svetlík, a Czech pilot, with flowers and a white cross at the gravesite.


POLAND:

Żagań – DVOŘÁK Bedřich, TONDER Ivo, VALENTA Arnošt.

Memorial stone engraved with names B. Dvořák, I. Tonder, and A. Valenta, accompanied by a small tricolor flower decoration.
A stone pathway leading to a memorial site, surrounded by trees, with inscriptions and adorned with flowers and remembrance crosses.
Memorial stones with inscriptions and decorations, including wreaths, candles, and swords, set in a forested area.
Memorial plaque commemorating Czechoslovak pilots at Stalag Luft 3, featuring lists of names and photographs.


UNITED KINGDOM:


Angle – DOUCHA Jan.

A memorial stone for Jan Doucha, a Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force, located in a grassy area with trees in the background. The stone features an emblem and photographs alongside flowers and a candle.
Historical plaque commemorating those who served at Angle Airfield during World War II, featuring details such as its opening date and units involved, accented with a red, white, and blue flower decoration.

Anan – POŠVA Karel.

Grave of Karel Pošva, a Czech sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with flowers in red, white, and blue placed nearby.

Ayr – KUČERA Jaroslav.

Památník Jaroslava Kučery, RT seržanta Královského letectva, s daty narození 23. června 1915 a úmrtí 19. prosince 1941, umístěný na hřbitově.

Barry – KUBÍN Valentin.

Gravestone of Valentin Kubin, a member of the Royal Air Force, located in a cemetery with a floral tribute in front.

Bath – Haycombe cemetery – DOHNAL Jaroslav

Tombstone of Jaroslav Dohnal, a Warrant Officer in the Royal Air Force, featuring a coat of arms and floral tributes.

Bath – Lansdown Burial ground – SZELIGA Emil.

Grave stone of Emil Šeliga, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with a flower arrangement at its base.

Beaulieu – airfield.

A close-up of a red and white flower decoration, resembling a carnation, resting on a green patch of grass on a concrete surface, with a blue memorial badge attached to it. The background shows a cloudy sky.

Beaulieu – Crashsite 311 Sq Liberator BZ775, crew of BABŠ Bruno, BLAHÁČEK Eduard, BLAHNA Václav, ČTVRTLÍK Miroslav, JELÍNEK Stanislav, MUSÁLEK Adolf, POLÁK Hanuš, RUBÍN Jiří, killed.

A wooden memorial cross with poppy flower symbol, displaying names and a date, alongside flowers in red, white, and blue, placed on a moss-covered ground in a forest.

Beaulieu – Memorial

Wreaths laid at a memorial site, featuring various floral arrangements in red and blue with labels, displayed against a stone wall with engraved names.
A memorial dedicated to the New Forest airfields from 1939 to 1945, featuring a large propeller and wreaths at its base.

Benson – ODSTRČÍLEK Otakar

Gravestone of Otakar Odstrčil, adorned with a floral wreath in red, white, and blue colors, surrounded by flowers in a cemetery setting.
Tombstone of Otakar Odstrčil, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, located in a cemetery with greenery and other grave markers in the background.

Bentley Priory.

Framed display of Czechoslovak Air Force memorabilia, including a badge and a description of the service's history.
A framed display dedicated to Sergeant Josef Koukal, featuring his photograph, biography, and decorative items such as a ribbon, illustrating his contributions to the Czech Air Force during World War II.

Biggin Hill – Chapel – BACHŮREK Zdeněk, GÖTH Vilém, KOTHERA Zdeněk, KULHÁNEK Jaroslav.

A gravestone of Otakar Odstrčil decorated with a flower wreath, surrounded by plants and grass.

Black Bourton – KŘÍŽ Václav.

Gravestone of Václav Kříž, a Czech sergeant in the Royal Air Force, adorned with a tricolor floral wreath.

Brookwood

Cemetery memorial dedicated to Czechoslovak soldiers, surrounded by graves with glowing candles, set in a wooded area.
Rows of gravestones illuminated by red candles at a memorial site during dusk.

Brookwood – KREJČÍ František.

Hrobový kámen Františka Krejčího s nápisem "DIED 28TH AUGUST 1989 AGED 72 YEARS R.I.P" a lucernou na trávníku.

Bury St Edmunds – MŽOUREK Alois.

A gravestone marking the resting place of Alois Mazourek, with floral decorations in front and an emblem featuring a lion on the stone. The background shows other graves in a cemetery.

Cambridge – EICHLER Bohuslav, HÁJEK Karel, RAŠKA František.

Gravestone of Bohuslav Eichler, Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, with a coat of arms design and surrounded by flowers.
Gravestone of Karel Hajný, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with floral decorations and a coat of arms engraved on the stone.
A gravestone with a coat of arms, surrounded by greenery and flowers, with a tricolor decoration at the base.

Carlisle – ZEMAN Boris.

Gravestone of Boris Zeman, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, featuring a lion emblem and flowers in front.

Catterick – GUTVALD Josef.

Grave of Sergeant Josef Gutvald at a cemetery, featuring a rectangular stone marker with an engraved coat of arms, adorned with a lantern and a bouquet of red and white flowers.

Capel le FerneNational Battle of Britain Memorial.

The Christopher Foxley-Norris Memorial Wall, honoring aircrew who flew during the Battle of Britain from July 10, 1940, to October 31, 1940. The memorial features names, aircraft illustrations, and a quote from Winston Churchill, surrounded by floral tributes.

Cardiff – KULHAVÝ Jaroslav


Cheadle – ŠKACH Antonín.

Gravestone with a coat of arms and floral tribute, surrounded by leaves.

Chevington – KOCOUREK Ladislav, ŠINDELÁŘ Václav.

Tombstone of Ladislav Kocourek in a cemetery, featuring a decorative emblem and flowers in the foreground.
Hlavní hrob Vaclava Šindlara se znakem a květinami na památku v hřbitovní oblasti.

Chippenham – KLOS Jan, MIKOLÁŠ Antonín, SEDLÁČEK Josef, SEĎA František.

Chichester – FANTA František, LAŠKA Jan, LYSICKÝ Vojtěch, MORAVEC Miroslav, NOSEK Vilém, VELEBNOVSKÝ Antonín, VLK Jan.


Cirencester – DOLEŽAL František, FIALA Oldřich.

Gravestone of František Doležal, Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with a memorial wreath in front.
Gravestone of Oldřich Fiala, featuring a lion crest and engraved text commemorating his service with the Royal Air Force.

Coltishall – Scottow cemetery – BREJCHA Václav, GLAUDER František, HAAS Petr, KOVANDA Jaroslav, MENŠÍK Josef, RICHTER Karel, SLÍVA Josef, VAŠATA František.


Cranwell – KOZÁK Tomáš, KAŠPAR Antonín, KRAJINA Emanuel, VOCETKA František

Grave of Antonín Kaspar, a Royal Air Force pilot, adorned with flowers at a cemetery.
Gravestone of Emanuel Krajina, a pilot and flying officer of the Royal Air Force, surrounded by greenery and flowers.
Hlavní kámen hrobu Františka Vocetky, poručíka britského královského letectva, s květinami a zelení kolem.

Dagenham – MAREK František.

Gravestone of František Marek, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with flowers laid at the base, set against a backdrop of trees.
Gravestone memorial with inscription honoring fallen heroes, surrounded by flowers and poppy wreath.

Dumfries – SCHEJBAL František, SEDLÁČEK Alois.

Grave of Sergeant Frant Schejbal from the Royal Air Force, surrounded by roses and a memorial wreath in the colors of the Czech flag.
Tombstone of Jan Sedláček, a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force, surrounded by flowers and greenery in a cemetery.

Donnington – DRNEK Miroslav, MELENA Josef.

Gravestone of Miroslav Drnek, memorializing his service as a leading aircraftman in the Royal Air Force, surrounded by flowers and greenery.
Grave of Josef Melena, Royal Air Force serviceman, with flowers in the foreground.

Duxford

A memorial wreath decorated in red, white, and blue, placed on the ground near a tree, with a plaque nearby commemorating members of the 310 Squadron who lost their lives during WWII.

Dyce

A granite memorial with a diamond-shaped top, situated on a stone base surrounded by green plants and a floral wreath in pink and black.

Dyce – DVOŘÁK Alois, ZAORAL Vladimír.

Gravestone of Alois Dvořák, a Sergeant of the Royal Air Force, with flowers and a cross in a cemetery.
Memorial stone for Vladimir Zaoral, a former flying officer in the Royal Air Force, with a small wooden cross and flowers in the foreground.

East Wretham – BAMBUŠEK Jaroslav, BINDER František, DUŠEK František, GRIMM Rudolf, HOŘÍNEK Jindřich, KEĎA Alois, STANOVSKÝ Jan, STOČEK Milan, ŠTEFEK Jan, ŠVIC Miloslav, VOKURKA Rudolf, ZEINERT Stanislav.


Exeter

Bronze statue of a World War II pilot saluting, standing on a black memorial base with plaques, located outdoors with a building in the background.

Fairlop

Detail of a memorial featuring wooden plaques with red poppies and handwritten names, set against a blue metal backdrop.
A commemorative plaque at Fairlop honoring the squadrons of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Air Force that defended London during the World Wars, accompanied by a decorative flower.

Grangemouth – PŘEROST Václav, ŠIMA Bohumil.

A gravestone commemorating Václav Prerost, a Warrant Officer of the Royal Air Force, with floral arrangements in front.
A gravestone marking the resting place of Bohumil Šíma, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with his birth date of July 30, 1916, and death date of August 10, 1941. The gravestone features a coat of arms design and is surrounded by flowers.

Haddington – JÍCHA Václav.

A gravestone commemorating Václav Jícha, a flight lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, decorated with flowers and a framed photo.

Haverhill – JANEK Jan, JELÍNEK Václav, FORNŮSEK Ladislav.

Gravestone of Ladislav Fornusek, commemorating a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with flowers and a decorative item at the base.
Gravestone of Jan Janek, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, commemorated with flowers and a Czech flag.
Gravestone of Václav Jelínek, a flying officer in the Royal Air Force, with a lion emblem and flowers at the base.

Hawarden – MACHÁLEK Jan.

A close-up of a gravestone marked with the name Jan Machálek, surrounded by flowers and a red poppy wreath with a candle in front.
Tombstone of Jan Machálek, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, located in a cemetery, surrounded by greenery and flowers.

Hawkinge – BALEJKA Josef, FRANTIŠEK Josef, KOŠAŘ Vilém, PAVLOVIČ Matěj.

A wooden bench adorned with floral wreaths in the colors of Czech and Slovak flags, placed in front of a memorial plaque featuring four heads of Czechoslovak RAF men, with poppy wreaths hanging on the wall.

Hawkinge – Czechoslovak Battle of Britain plaque..

Memorial plaque honoring Czechoslovak pilots of the Battle of Britain, featuring their names and service details.

Hawkinge – GLASER Tomáš.

Plaque in memory of Flying Officer Tomáš Glaser, honoring his service with No. 1 Squadron RAF. The plaque details his tragic death in a flying accident at RAF Hawkinge airfield on September 27, 1948, and includes a short biography.

Harrogate – BLEIER Jiří.

Gravestone of Jiri Bleier, a member of the Royal Air Force, with flowers and remembrance tributes at the base.

Haverfordwest – BŘEČKA Vladislav.

Tombstone of Vladislav Brečka, remembering a pilot from the Czechoslovak Air Force, adorned with a floral tribute.

Heanton Punchardon – CÍGLER Miroslav, NOVÁK František, ORLÍK Vilém, PANCÍŘ Rudolf, ZIMPRICH Stanislav.


Helston Punchardon – JIROUTEK Josef, KUBÁT Josef, KUKLÍNEK Emil, STANO Walter, ŠTĚPÁNEK Miloslav, ŽILÁK Ladislav.


Holywell – NAXERA František.

Gravestone of František Naxera, a Flying Officer in the Royal Air Force, with dates of birth and death, surrounded by a cemetery setting.
Gravestone of František Naxera, a flying officer in the Royal Air Force, featuring a coat of arms and inscriptions in both Czech and English, located in a cemetery.

Honnington. – KŘIVDA Jan, LANG Karel, JANOUŠEK Jiří, LIEBOLD Jindřich, TOŠOVSKÝ Oldřich, TOUL Jaromír, VEJRAŽKA Miloslav.


Hornchurch – BÖNISCH František, BRÁZDA Prokop, KONVALINA Blažej, VALENTA Josef.


Killay – JANEBA Josef, ROHÁČEK Rudolf.

Gravestone of Rudolf Rohacek, featuring a Czech lion insignia and a wreath in red, white, and blue at the base, in a cemetery.
Gravestone of Rudolf Rohacek, a flight lieutenant, with decorative flowers at the base.

Kiltearn – KALÁŠEK Jaroslav.

Grave marker of Jaroslav Kalášek, Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, located in a cemetery with flowers and decorations around it.

Kirkineer – JELÍNEK Václav.

Gravestone of Václav Jelínek, a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force, with floral decorations in front, located in a cemetery.

Liverpool – BARTOŠ Jindřich, HANZLÍČEK Otto.

A gravestone commemorating Otta Hanzlíček and Jindřich Bartos, featuring a coat of arms, placed in a grassy cemetery with small flags and a lantern nearby.

Llantwit Major – IVANČÍK Josef, NEJEZCHLEBA Josef, REMEŠ František.

Gravestone of Corporal Josef Ivancik, marked with his name, rank, and dates of birth and death, surrounded by flowers and a poppy tribute.
Gravestone of Josef Nejechleba, a Flying Officer of the Royal Air Force, with a coat of arms, surrounded by decorative flowers and a memorial cross.
Gravestone of Frant Remes, a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, featuring a lion emblem and adorned with flowers and a Czech flag.

Loch Doon – HEKL František.

Memorial stone dedicated to those who served in the Czechoslovak RAF, adorned with floral tributes in the foreground.

London – Battle of Britain Memorial

Skupina veteránů a hostů se shromáždila před památníkem, obklopena podzimními stromy a listy, k uctění památky československých mužů a žen RAF z druhé světové války.

LondonBomber Command Memorial.

Statue commemorating RAF pilots, with attendees, and floral wreaths at the base.
Group of military personnel in uniforms gathered around a memorial statue, honoring Czechoslovak RAF veterans.

London – Pinner Cemetery – ALBRECHT Josef, MATOUŠEK Jaroslav, SLABÝ Jaroslav, VESELÝ Jan, ZAPLETAL František .

Gravestones of Czechoslovak RAF members in a cemetery with a red and white flower wreath placed in front.

London – Royal Air Force Memorial

A memorial wall with engraved inscriptions, featuring a red poppy wreath and a decorative flower arrangement in colors representing a national flag.
Monument with an eagle on top, adorned with wreaths at the base, illuminated at night with the London Eye in the background.

London – Uxbridge – KUTTELWASCHER Karel.

Gravestone of K. M. Kuttelwascher, D.F.C. and Bar, who died on August 18, 1959, aged 42, adorned with flowers.

Market Drayton – KESTLER Oldřich, MARTINEC Josef.

The gravestone of a Royal Air Force serviceman with a lion emblem, adorned with flowers in red, white, and blue, set in a cemetery.
Gravestone of a Royal Air Force sergeant named Josef Martinec, with flowers at its base, located in a cemetery.

Manston

Market Drayton – KESTLER Oldřich, MARTINEC Josef.

Memorial plaque honoring Czechoslovak airmen who served during World War II and returned to their homeland from RAF Manston, with a flower placed nearby.

Northwood – FRANTIŠEK Josef, KOŠAŘ Vilém.

A gravestone with the name František Dědeček, decorated with floral wreaths in red, white, and blue, along with candles and a Czech flag.
Grave of Karel Kosarz adorned with floral tributes, including red roses and a Czech flag, set in a grassy area.

Oxford – ŠOFRANKO Július.

The grave of Julius Sofranko, marked with a memorial stone and adorned with a floral wreath in the colors of the Czech flag, set in a grassy cemetery.

Peterborough – KOUKOL František, SKUTIL Jaroslav, SLOVÁK Josef, VALOŠEK Oskar.


Plymouth – Old Cemetery – PAVLÁT Josef.

Gravestone of Josef Pavlíť, featuring an emblem and inscription detailing his service in the Royal Air Force, surrounded by grass.

Plymouth [Weston Mill] – ČAPEK Václav, DŘEVĚNÝ Pavel, FILIP Ján, HORNUNG Jan, KOŠEK Ludvík, NĚMEČEK Rudolf, NOVOTNÝ Karel, TARANTÍK Václav.


RAF Honnington.

A memorial stone dedicated to the memory of Czechoslovak pilots, featuring insignias and a small floral tribute in red, white, and blue.

RAF Northolt – FRANTIŠEK Josef.

A memorial stone dedicated to fallen Polish and Czechoslovak Air Force personnel, displaying their names and honors, placed on a grassy area near a building.

Ringwood – KYSELO Vladimír, SKŘIVÁNEK Václav.

Tombstone of Vladimir Kyselo with the inscription indicating his rank and service in the Royal Air Force, surrounded by flowers and a remembrance poppy.
Gravestone of Vaclav Skřivánek marked as a Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, featuring a coat of arms and adorned with flowers.

Reigate – HORÁK Bohumil.

Grave marker of Bohumil Horak with flowers and a Czech flag placed at the base.

Ruislip – FRANTIŠEK Josef, KOŠAŘ Vilém, PAVLOVIČ Matěj, UHER Ladislav.

Runnymede

Memorial featuring a prominent inscription 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE' with floral wreaths placed at its base.

Salisbury – DOLEJŠ Adolf, HAPALA Richard, HELMA Oldřich, PLOCEK Antonín.

Gravestone of Antonín Plachta with a Czech flag and flowers placed at the base, set in a cemetery with several other gravestones in the background.
Graves marked with Czech flags and flowers in a cemetery, dedicated to the remembrance of Czechoslovak RAF members from World War II.
Grave of Richard Hapala, with a memorial plaque and floral tributes, in a cemetery setting.

Scropton – FANTA František, HRALA Jozef, JELÍNEK Rudolf, MUCHA Miroslav, TÜRKL Emil, OBŠIL Václav.


Silloth – VOTRUBA Bohumil.

Pomník na památku Bohumila Voitry, plukovníka v Královském letectvu. Na kameni je erb a datace 1911-1944, obklopený hřbitovem a přírodními prvky.

Sittingbourne – GÖTH Vilém

Pamětní kámen Vítězslava Götze, poručíka Royal Air Force, obklopený květinami a vlajkou v barvách československé trikolory.

Southend on Sea – HRADIL František.

Gravestone of Frantisek Hradile, a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force, with a Czech flag and floral tribute in the foreground.
Gravestone of František Hradil, a pilot officer in the Royal Air Force, decorated with a tricolor ribbon and surrounded by flowers.

St Illogan – KREDBA Miroslav, HALAMA Stanislav.

Grave marker of Stanislav Halama, a Flight Sergeant in the Royal Air Force, located in a cemetery. The stone features the inscription with his name and service details, surrounded by flowers and flags.
Tombstone of Miroslav Krejba, a pilot in the Czechoslovak Air Force, located in a cemetery with flowers in red, white, and blue colors.

Stoke Upon Tern – ČÁP Miroslav.

Gravestone of Miroslav Čap with inscription detailing his service as a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, adorned with flowers in red, white, and blue.

Stranraer – DUNDĚRA František, HYTKA Zdeněk, MARŠÁLEK Jan.

Two gravestones honoring František Dunder and Zdeněk Hytka, with floral tributes and a memorial design featuring a coat of arms.

Sutton – FRANTIŠEK Josef

Gravestone of Sgt Josef Frantisek with floral tributes and remembrance wreaths at a memorial site, honoring his contributions as a Czechoslovak pilot during World War II.

Sutton Bridge – KURKA Jan, PATLEJCH Matěj, SCHWARZ Jiří, STIBOR Karel, ŽEROVNICKÝ Jan.


Scropton – FANTA František, JELÍNEK Rudolf, HRALA Jozef, MUCHA Miroslav, OBŠIL Václav, TÜRKL Emil.



Tain

Memorial stone in honor of the members of the 311 Czechoslovak Squadron RAF Coastal Command, surrounded by wreaths.

Talbenny – BEČVÁŘ Karel, BLÁHA Jan, BULIŠ František, BUNZL Antonín, CÍGLER Miroslav, ČECH Josef, ČERVINKA Miroslav, DOLEŽAL František, DOSTÁL Hugo, DRMELKA Jaromír, FRIEDLÄNDER Pavel, GABRIEL Alois, GISSÜBEL Bedřich, GÖTZLINGER Vilém, HAŇKA Václav, HOLNA Alois, HOLUB Josef, JANDA Zdeněk, JEBÁČEK Jaroslav, JELÍNEK Jaroslav, KŘÍŽ Ladislav, LENC Jan, MATĚJÍČEK Rudolf, NERADIL Jan, NOVÁK František, NÝVLT Josef, ORLÍK Vilém, PACLÍK František, PANCÍŘ Rudolf, RÁJECKI Vladimír, STIESS Jan, SOBOTKA Vladimír, STOKLÁSEK František, ŠIMKO Jan, ŠIPULA František, ŠTUDENT Václav, ŠVEC Josef, TOFEL Pavel.

Memorial plaque dedicated to the Royal Air Force Talbenny, honoring their service from 1942 to 1945, decorated with poppy flowers.

Taunton – ČERMÁK Jaroslav.

Gravestone of Jaroslav Čermák, a former Royal Air Force officer, located in a cemetery. The stone features the Czech lion emblem and inscriptions with his name, date of birth, and date of death, along with flowers and a candle placed at the base.

Troqueer – DOSTÁL František, ŠIMON Karel.

A close-up of a gravestone engraved with the name František Dostál, surrounded by flowers and greenery in a cemetery.
Gravestone of Karel Simon, a sergeant in the Royal Air Force, with floral tributes.

Warmwell – HLAVÁČ Jaroslav.

Gravestone of Jaroslav Hlaváč, a sergeant in the RAF, memorialized with flowers placed at its base.

Wellington – KLVÁČEK Josef, KLOBOUČNÍK Josef.

Gravestones of two individuals named Josef Kloboučník and Josef Kluvák, surrounded by green grass and small floral decorations.

West Bromwich – MAŇÁSEK Miloslav.

Gravestone with a memorial wreath, a small wooden cross, and a sign reading 'THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE', surrounded by green grass and trees.

Westwell – DYGRÝN Josef.

Gravestone of Josse Dygrýn with a decorative wreath at its base, surrounded by fallen leaves.


Whittlesford – POHNER Benedikt,???.

Pamětní kámen věnovaný Benedicte Pohnerovi, vojenskému pilotu 1. třídy Royal Air Force, s daty narození a úmrtí. Okolo jsou květiny a tráva.
Gravestone of Jaroslav Zayadil, a Leading Aircraftman in the Royal Air Force, with his name and service details engraved on it, surrounded by grass and flowers.

Whyteleafe – BĚHAL František, NASSWETER Albín.

Gravestone of František Béhal, decorated with flowers and flags, situated in a cemetery.
Grave marker for Albin Nasswetter with floral tributes and a small Czech flag beside it.

Yatesbury – MICHÁLEK Vilém.

Gravestone of Vilem Michálek, a Royal Air Force sergeant, with flowers and a Czech flag.

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