Battle of Britain
Begins converting to Hurricanes before entering Battle of Britain combat.
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1940 in Czechoslovakia
Explore 26 historical events and records for Czechoslovakia in 1940.
Historical records for Czechoslovakia in 1940
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August
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Joins No. 303 Polish Squadron at Northolt.
September
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Begins the combat sequence that makes him a leading Allied scorer.
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 destroyed while flying with No. 303 Squadron.
Battle of Britain
Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Continues his rapid series of victories with No. 303 Squadron.
Battle of Britain
Adds two more victories during heavy September fighting.
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 and a Ju 88 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Claims another Bf 109 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
His combat success continues as Luftwaffe pressure remains intense.
Battle of Britain
Adds two victories while No. 303 Squadron defends southern England.
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 109 and a He 111 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Claims two Bf 109s and a He 111 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Records three victories during one day of Battle of Britain fighting.
Battle of Britain
Claims a Bf 110 destroyed on Battle of Britain Day.
Battle of Britain
Contributes to No. 303 Squadron's strong record during the battle.
Battle of Britain
Is awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal.
Battle of Britain
The award recognizes his exceptional combat record with No. 303 Squadron.
Battle of Britain
Receives his Distinguished Flying Medal from King George VI.
Battle of Britain
The presentation takes place at RAF Northolt.
Battle of Britain
Adds two victories during late-September air fighting.
Battle of Britain
Claims two He 111 bombers destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Claims a He 111 and a Bf 110 destroyed.
Battle of Britain
Continues his sequence of victories with No. 303 Squadron.
October
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Dies after becoming one of the battle's highest-scoring Allied pilots.
Battle of Britain
Is killed when his Hurricane crashes near Ewell after a patrol.
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