Dywizjon 303 Instant

: They officially entered the Battle of Britain on August 31, 1940, and immediately made an impact by shooting down six Messerschmitts without a single loss in their first 15 minutes of combat.

The No. 303 "Kościuszko" Polish Fighter Squadron was one of the most successful and legendary units to serve in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. Formed in July 1940, it consisted primarily of experienced Polish pilots who had escaped their occupied homeland and later France to continue the fight against Nazi Germany. The Turning Point: The Battle of Britain Dywizjon 303

: The squadron produced several "aces," including Josef František (a Czech flying with the Poles), who became the highest-scoring non-British pilot of the battle with 17 kills, and Witold Urbanowicz , the squadron's commander. Why They Were So Effective : They officially entered the Battle of Britain