Jan Falkowski
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Jan Paweł Falkowski DFC** (26 June 1912 – 27 July 2001) was a Polish fighter ace of the Polish Air Force in World War II with 9 confirmed kills.
Quick Facts Jan Falkowski DSO DFC**, Born ...
Jan Falkowski DSO DFC** | |
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Born | (1912-06-26)26 June 1912 Pohulanka, Russian Empire |
Died | 27 July 2001(2001-07-27) (aged 89) Peterborough, Ontario, Canada |
Allegiance | Poland France United Kingdom |
Service/ | Polish Air Force France Armée de l'Air Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1934-1947 |
Rank | major |
Service number | P-0493 |
Unit | Polish 114th Fighter Escadrille No. 32 Squadron RAF No. 315 Polish Fighter Squadron No. 316 Polish Fighter Squadron No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron |
Commands held | 3rd Polish Fighter Wing |
Battles/wars | Polish Defensive War, World War II |
Awards | Virtuti Militari; Polonia Restituta; Cross of Valour; Distinguished Flying Cross (UK) |
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