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Old 1st December 2018, 21:12
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General Ludomil Rayski Polish Air Force/RAF

Hi guys

Our friend Franek informed me about the involvement of General Rayski - commander of the Polish Air Force 1926-1939 - during the war following his arrival in the UK. Research reveals that he was permitted to fly with the RAF as a ferry pilot despite his status and age, receiving the DSO and AFC for his services.

Franek tells me that the General led a ferry flight of Blenheims to Singapore shortly before the island fell. Can anyone provide further details? Dates would be a bonus.

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Old 1st December 2018, 21:33
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Re: General Ludomil Rayski Polish Air Force/RAF

On page 11 of this link is an article about the transfer of 84 and 211 squadrons to Singapore. Rayski is mentioned:

https://www.ozatwar.com/raaf/whisperer/june2003.pdf
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Old 1st December 2018, 23:41
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Re: General Ludomil Rayski Polish Air Force/RAF

Rolland

You're brilliant!

Many thanks once again

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Re: General Ludomil Rayski Polish Air Force/RAF

A bit more.


https://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/i...ect/1030027845
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Old 2nd December 2018, 16:58
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Re: General Ludomil Rayski Polish Air Force/RAF

Many thanks, Ed

Every little helps.

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