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Aristus

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2. I don't have a drop of Polish blood.

Reply to 303squadron (Original post)

Fri Mar 21, 2025, 05:51 PM

Mar 2025

But my admiration for those 303rd pilots in the Battle of Britain knowns no bounds. Those guys were just incredible. I didn't know about the flight hours requirement for them getting their wings. I just thought they were talented pilots with a score to settle with the Germans.

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Homage to the "tip of the spear" [View all] 303squadron Mar 2025 OP

I love the story of the 303. Irish_Dem Mar 2025 #1

I don't have a drop of Polish blood. Aristus Mar 2025 #2

Great name! We the People are up against NAZIs today. Kid Berwyn Mar 2025 #3

Very cool story. Nothing beats determination. Nt Phoenix61 Mar 2025 #4