303 Polish Squadron Pin Badge
Formed in July 1940 in Blackpool, 303 Squadron moved south to RAF Northolt on 2nd August.
During a patrol on 30th August, they famously attacked and shot down a German ME110. In recognition of this act the squadron was given ‘fully operational’ status the following day. The squadron’s pilots consisted of a British Commanding Officer, one British and one Canadian Flight Commander, 36 experienced Polish pilots, and one Czech national!
Although 303 squadron only saw active service for 6 weeks of the 3-and-a-half-month period of the Battle of Britain, they were officially credited with the destruction of 126 enemy aircraft, making them the most successful squadron of the entire battle.
The official squadron crest was adopted from that of a famous fighter squadron of WW1, which took the name of the 19th century Polish General, Tadeusz Kościuszko. Facsimile ‘honour’ badges of the crest were produced in limited numbers during WW2 and awarded to members of the squadron in recognition of meritorious service.
Size: 2.3 cm.
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