Wacław Łapkowski
Polish major and fighter ace (1913–1941) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Wacław Łapkowski (6 November 1913 in Dyneburg – 2 July 1941 over the English Channel) was a major in the Polish Air Force and fighter ace during World War II, with 6 confirmed kills and one shared.[1]
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Wacław Łapkowski | |
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Born | (1913-11-06)6 November 1913 Daugavpils, Russian Empire |
Died | 2 July 1941(1941-07-02) (aged 27) English Channel |
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Years of service | 1934-1941 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | P-1506 |
Unit | Polish 112th Fighter Escadrille No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron |
Commands held | Polish 112th Fighter Escadrille No. 303 Polish Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | Polish Defensive War World War II † |
Awards | Virtuti Militari Cross of Valour |
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