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Category Archives: 68 Sqd
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.
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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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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Czech President comes to London
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
Remembering Vlastimil Vesely
S/Ldr Vlastimil Veselý DFC Battle of Britain pilot with 312 Sqn and also with 68 Sqn.
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Brookwood 6 May 2017
The annual ceremony to commemorate the end of WWII was held at the Czechoslovak Memorial at CWGC Brookwood on 6 May 2017. Každoroční ceremoniál k připomenutí konce 2. světové války se uskutečnil u Československého památníku v CWGC, Brookwoodu dne 6. … Continue reading
