11.05.2024 Events, History, News

Polish Air Force Day Programme of Events at the Battle of Britain Bunker 11th May

A full day of events and exhibitions to remember and celebrate the contribution of the Polish Air Force during the Second World War. Part of the annual #PolishHeritageDays taking place across the UK.

11th May, All Day, Battle of Britain Bunker, Uxbridge, London

Come along to the Battle of Britain Bunker in Uxbridge for a full day of events and exhibitions as we remember and celebrate the contribution of the Polish Air Force during the Second World War!

In between talks from excellent speakers, make sure to head to the Visitor Centre to see the various pop-up displays and exhibits, or or get on one of the Bunker tours! 

Full Programme, see the Poster below:

Please note – Entry ticket and talk tickets are sold separately.

When booking tickets for the Polish Air Force Day, you will need up to three different tickets:

1. Admission / Admission & Timed Bunker Tour +

2. Richard’s talk +

3. Alina’s talk

The talks and bunker tour are optional but you must book admission.

Book Tickets here: WHAT’S ON | Battle of Britain Bunker

The Polish Air Force Day is organised by the Polish Heritage Flight in partnership with the Battle of Britain Bunker Uxbridge and the independent company We Have Ways of Making You Talk with support from the Polish Cultural Institute in London.

The main image shown above is of Polish Heritage Flight’s Hurricane in 302 ‘City of Poznan’ Squadron markings from Battle of Britain Day – September 15th, 1940.

On that day, 302 Squadron took to the air from Duxford.  WX-E represents the Hurricane that Flt Lt Tadeusz Chlopik flew. He shared the destruction of a Dornier 17 before being shot down over North Weald. Despite bailing out, he was killed. He was just 32 years old and is buried in Sutton Road Cemetery in Southend on Sea.

Photograph by Darren Harbar

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