Josef Frantisek Biography

Begins converting to Hurricanes before entering Battle of Britain combat.

Joins No. 303 Polish Squadron at Northolt.

Begins the combat sequence that makes him a leading Allied scorer.

Claims a Bf 109 destroyed while flying with No. 303 Squadron.

Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.

Continues his rapid series of victories with No. 303 Squadron.

Adds two more victories during heavy September fighting.

Claims a Bf 109 and a Ju 88 destroyed.

Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.

His combat success continues as Luftwaffe pressure remains intense.

Adds two victories while No. 303 Squadron defends southern England.

Claims a Bf 109 and a He 111 destroyed.

Claims two Bf 109s and a He 111 destroyed.

Records three victories during one day of Battle of Britain fighting.

Claims a Bf 110 destroyed on Battle of Britain Day.

Contributes to No. 303 Squadron's strong record during the battle.

Is awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.

The award recognizes his exceptional combat record with No. 303 Squadron.

Receives his Distinguished Flying Medal from King George VI.

The presentation takes place at RAF Northolt.

Adds two victories during late-September air fighting.

Claims two He 111 bombers destroyed.

Claims a He 111 and a Bf 110 destroyed.

Continues his sequence of victories with No. 303 Squadron.

Dies after becoming one of the battle's highest-scoring Allied pilots.

Is killed when his Hurricane crashes near Ewell after a patrol.