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Author Archives: fcafa
Jaroslav Kudlacek – memorial plaque unveiled
On Saturday 19 August 2017, a memorial plaque was unveilded for Jaroslav Kudláček at the school he attended in Chrudim. He was one of the 23 killed in a tragic aircrash on 5 October 1945 and thus the last Czechoslovak … Continue reading
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Winged Lion 14 August 2017
On 14 August 2017, a ceremony was held at the Winged Lion Monument, at Klárov, Prague, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the return of the Czechoslovak men and women who had served in the RAF during WW2. The event … Continue reading
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Return to Prague – August 1945
The Liberators and airmen of 311 Sqn returning to Prague on 15 August 1945. Two days previously the 54 Spitfires of 310 Sqn, 312 Sqn and 313 Sqn had also returned.
Barbora pilgrimage to remember fallen Czechoslovak RAF airmen
The catalyst for this trip originated about six months ago when my 15 year old daughter, Barbora, had just had read a book about Stanislav FEJFAR – A Fighter Pilot’s Call to Arms’ – and we talked about the Czechoslovak … Continue reading
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Winged Lion – 17:00 14. 8. 17.
V pondělí 14. srpna 2017 se od 17:00 hodin uskuteční na pražském Klárově u Památníku Okřídleného lva, který je věnován čsl. letcům RAF, pietní vzpomínka u příležitosti 72. výročí návratu čsl. letců z Velké Británie do vlasti. Ten se jak, … Continue reading
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Medals awarded to Czechoslovak airmen from other Nations
In addition to Czechoslovak and British medals being awarded to Czechoslovak RAF airmen during WW2, some were also awarded from other nations as well. Usually these were from Poland and France in whose Air Forces the airmen had fought prior … Continue reading
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Memorial plaque unveiling – Jaroslav Kudlacek 19. 8. 2017.
Dne 19. srpna 2017 bude v Chrudimi odhalena pamětní deska věnovaná památce pilota Jaroslava Kudláčka. On 19 August 2017, a Memorial Plaque in memory of Jaroslav Kudláček will be unveiled in Chrudim. Deska bude umístěna na budově školy v Husově … Continue reading
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2017 Capel le Ferne Battle of Britain Memorial Ceremony
The 77th Anniversary to commemorate the Battle of Britain was held on 9 July 2017 at the National Battle of Britain Memorial, at Capel-le-Ferne, Kent. It was a well attended ceremony in exceptionally hot and sunny conditions. Guests included Viscount … Continue reading
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The RAF Czechoslovak Depot – Cosford
The RAF Czechoslovak Depot – Cosford Entry to the Royal Air Force. The thoughts and feelings of a young unknown Czechoslovak airman recruit about his first day experience at the Czechoslovak Depot, Cosford : – Imagine yourself standing in front … Continue reading
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