Category Archives: 310 Sqd

Winged Lion 14 August 2017

Posted on 16 August 2017 by

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

Posted on 15 August 2017 by

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.

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Barbora pilgrimage to remember fallen Czechoslovak RAF airmen

Posted on 6 August 2017 by

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.

Posted on 31 July 2017 by

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

Posted on 25 July 2017 by

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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2017 Capel le Ferne Battle of Britain Memorial Ceremony

Posted on 9 July 2017 by

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

Posted on 4 July 2017 by

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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Dacice Museum Exhibition

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Czech President comes to London

Posted on 16 June 2017 by

Český prezident přichází do Londýna Today President of the Czech Republic, Miloš Zeman, flew to London for a brief visit. Dnes přiletěl prezident České republiky, Miloš Zeman, na krátkou návštěvu do Londýna. After a brief audience with the Queen, a … Continue reading →

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RAF Exhibition – Police 17. 6. 17.

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