Battle of Britain
Begins converting to Hurricanes before entering Battle of Britain combat.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
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Josef Frantisek Biography and Timeline
Follow Josef Frantisek through 26 dated historical records for Czechoslovakia.
Josef Frantisek, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1940
Battle of Britain
Joins No. 303 Polish Squadron at Northolt.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Begins the combat sequence that makes him a leading Allied scorer.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 destroyed while flying with No. 303 Squadron.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Continues his rapid series of victories with No. 303 Squadron.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Adds two more victories during heavy September fighting.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 and a Ju 88 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
His combat success continues as Luftwaffe pressure remains intense.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Adds two victories while No. 303 Squadron defends southern England.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 and a He 111 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims two Bf 109s and a He 111 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Records three victories during one day of Battle of Britain fighting.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 110 destroyed on Battle of Britain Day.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Contributes to No. 303 Squadron's strong record during the battle.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Is awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
The award recognizes his exceptional combat record with No. 303 Squadron.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Receives his Distinguished Flying Medal from King George VI.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
The presentation takes place at RAF Northolt.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Adds two victories during late-September air fighting.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims two He 111 bombers destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Claims a He 111 and a Bf 110 destroyed.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Continues his sequence of victories with No. 303 Squadron.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Dies after becoming one of the battle's highest-scoring Allied pilots.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Battle of Britain
Is killed when his Hurricane crashes near Ewell after a patrol.
Role range: 1939-1945 – 1940-1940
Records, sources and methodology
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