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Stanisław Grodzicki

1912 – 1946

Lieutenant colonel of the Polish Air Force, wing commander of the Royal Air Force

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About Stanisław Grodzicki

Lived 1912 – 1946 (aged 33). Stanisław Grodzicki was a Polish military officer and fighter pilot.

Stanisław Grodzicki (1912 in Ostrołęka – 1946 near Orpington) was a Polish fighter pilot and a lieutenant colonel (Podpułkownik) of the Polish Air Force during World War II. He fought during The Blitz in 1941 as a night fighter pilot with No. 307 Polish Fighter Squadron, flying the Boulton Paul Defiant. From November 1940 to June 1941 he was also the commanding officer of the unit. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

In 1946, he was killed in an air crash when the Dakota of 435 Squadron RCAF, in which he was a passenger crashed during a bad weather landing approach to Croydon Airport.

He is buried in Star Lane Cemetery, in St Mary Cray, Kent.

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Important facts

Born
1 March 1912, Ostrołęka
Birth century
20th century
Died
13 February 1946, Orpington
Occupation
Military officer, fighter pilot
Nationality
Second Polish Republic
Education
Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin
Awards
Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari; Cross of Valour; Medal Lotniczy; Gold Cross of Merit‎; Distinguished Flying Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Stanisław Grodzicki?

Lieutenant colonel of the Polish Air Force, wing commander of the Royal Air Force (1912-1946)

When was Stanisław Grodzicki born?

Stanisław Grodzicki was born on 1 March 1912 in Ostrołęka.

When did Stanisław Grodzicki die?

Stanisław Grodzicki died on 13 February 1946 in Orpington.

What was Stanisław Grodzicki's occupation?

Stanisław Grodzicki was a military officer and fighter pilot.

What nationality was Stanisław Grodzicki?

Stanisław Grodzicki was Polish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stanisław Grodzicki

· Wikidata: Q1291231

· DBpedia: Stanisław Grodzicki

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