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ORP Blyskawica, log re Dunkirk (English version)
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the evacuation of British troops from Dunkirk. Translated into English from Polish by KS Member Jurek Biegus.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)


ORP Blyskawica, log re Grom lost Narvik (English version)
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign, relating to the loss of ORP Grom. Translated into English from Polish by KS Member Jurek Biegus.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. This log relates to the sinking of Polish destroyer ORP Grom by air attack at Rombaksfiord.
ORP Blyskawica log re Narvik – page 1
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. This log relates to the sinking of Polish destroyer ORP Grom by air attack at Rombaksfiord.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. Translated into English from Polish by KS Member Jurek Biegus.
ORP Blyskawica, log re Narvik – page 2 (English version)
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. Translated into English from Polish by KS Member Jurek Biegus.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

The official victory parade in London in 1946 did NOT include the Polish Forces - for fear of offending their ally Stalin, the British Government did not invite Poland to participate in the parade. At the official victory parade in Plymouth, where the Polish Navy Southern Command was HQ'd during WW2, the Royal Navy DID invite the Polish Navy to participate.
1946 – Polish Navy victory parade in Plymouth
The official victory parade in London in 1946 did NOT include the Polish Forces - for fear of offending their ally Stalin, the British Government did not invite Poland to participate in the parade. At the official victory parade in Plymouth, where the Polish Navy Southern Command was HQ'd during WW2, the Royal Navy DID invite the Polish Navy to participate.
Polish navy

  • Western exiles' dilemma (1945-46)

On August 30th 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, ORP Grom and ORP Burza were ordered to sail for G.B. This photograph is of the 3 destroyers when they arrived in UK in 1939 and went onto serve with the Allies under RN High Command.
3 Polish destroyers, 1939
On August 30th 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, ORP Grom and ORP Burza were ordered to sail for G.B. This photograph is of the 3 destroyers when they arrived in UK in 1939 and went onto serve with the Allies under RN High Command.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken on the bridge of ORP Blyskawica.
Bridge of ORP Blyskawica, Narvik campaign
Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken on the bridge of ORP Blyskawica.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken from ORP Blyskawica during the Narvik campaign with the snow covered mountains in front.
Bridge of ORP Blyskawica, Narvik campaign
Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken from ORP Blyskawica during the Narvik campaign with the snow covered mountains in front.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken from ORP Blyskawica during the Narvik campaign with the snow covered mountains in front.
Bridge of ORP Blyskawica, Narvik campaign
Commander Stanislaw Nahorski was commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica which takes part in the Norwegian campaign April-May 1940. This photograph is taken from ORP Blyskawica during the Narvik campaign with the snow covered mountains in front.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows Captain Nahorski inspecting sailors at the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth.
Captain Nahorski, Polish Naval HQ
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows Captain Nahorski inspecting sailors at the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows the grounds of the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth. Captain Nahorski is seated in the centre front row.
Captain Nahorski, Polish Naval HQ
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows the grounds of the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth. Captain Nahorski is seated in the centre front row.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth.
Christening on board ORP Blyskawica
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth.
Polish navy

  • Western exiles' dilemma (1945-46)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's second son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth.
Christening on board ORP Blyskawica 2
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's second son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth.
Polish navy

  • Western exiles' dilemma (1945-46)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's second son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth. Mother and baby seated, father standing directly behind.
Christening on board ORP Blyskawica 2
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph was taken at the christening of Captain Nahorski's second son Stefan on April 20th 1946 on board ORP Blyskawica, Plymouth. Mother and baby seated, father standing directly behind.
Polish navy

  • Western exiles' dilemma (1945-46)

On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen inspecting the crew of ORP Burza at that time under the command of Nahorski.
Churchill inspects ORP Burza
On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen inspecting the crew of ORP Burza at that time under the command of Nahorski.
Polish navy

  • Escape to fight from abroad (1939-40)

On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen inspecting the crew of ORP Burza at that time under the command of Nahorski. Behind Churchill to the left is M Dunbar-Nasmith and next to him (directly behind Churchill) is Commander Nahorski.
Churchill inspects ORP Burza
On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen inspecting the crew of ORP Burza at that time under the command of Nahorski. Behind Churchill to the left is M Dunbar-Nasmith and next to him (directly behind Churchill) is Commander Nahorski.
Polish navy

  • Escape to fight from abroad (1939-40)

On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen being welcomed on board ORP Burza by Commander Nahorski. Behind Churchill climbing the steps to the ship is M Dunbar-Nasmith.
Churchill welcomed onto ORP Burza
On the 30th August 1939, on the eve of WW2, 3 Polish destroyers ORP Blyskawica, Grom and Burza were ordered to escape the Baltic and get to the UK. They arrived in Leith, Scotland and shortly after were sent to Plymouth where they became operational under the overall command of RN. In September 1939 the First Sea Lord, Winston Churchill paid a visit to Devonport to inspect the crew of the Polish destroyers in order to raise morale - here seen being welcomed on board ORP Burza by Commander Nahorski. Behind Churchill climbing the steps to the ship is M Dunbar-Nasmith.
Polish navy

  • Escape to fight from abroad (1939-40)

This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the Dunkirk evacuations after the fall of France. ‘Blyskawica’ tows crippled destroyer HMS ‘Greyhound’ back to Dover, and then endures 6 days of constant enemy attack from sea and air.
ORP Blyskawica log re Dunkirk
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the Dunkirk evacuations after the fall of France. ‘Blyskawica’ tows crippled destroyer HMS ‘Greyhound’ back to Dover, and then endures 6 days of constant enemy attack from sea and air.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. This log relates to the sinking of Polish destroyer ORP Grom by air attack at Rombaksfiord.
ORP Blyskawica log re Narvik – page 1
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign. This log relates to the sinking of Polish destroyer ORP Grom by air attack at Rombaksfiord.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign.
ORP Blyskawica, log re Narvik – page 2
This is the personal log of Commander Stanislaw Nahorski, commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica during the April - May 1940 Norwegian campaign.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

ORP Burza was one of the 3 Polish destroyers to escape the Baltic on the 30th August 1939 for the UK. The 3 Polish ships Burza, Blyskawica and Grom all took part in the Norwegian campaign during April-May 1940. This photograph of Burza is possible during the Narvik campaign. The photograph is in the collection of Commander Nahorski, who during the Norwegian campaign was the commander of ORP Blyskawica.
ORP Burza
ORP Burza was one of the 3 Polish destroyers to escape the Baltic on the 30th August 1939 for the UK. The 3 Polish ships Burza, Blyskawica and Grom all took part in the Norwegian campaign during April-May 1940. This photograph of Burza is possible during the Narvik campaign. The photograph is in the collection of Commander Nahorski, who during the Norwegian campaign was the commander of ORP Blyskawica.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica in Plymouth Sound, 1941.
ORP Bylskawica, Plymouth Sound, 1941
Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica in Plymouth Sound, 1941.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows the parade ground to the rear of the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth.
Polish Naval HQ, Plymouth
In October 1942, Stanislaw Nahorski, who had been Commander of Polish Navy destroyer ORP Blyskawica, was promoted to Captain and given command of Polish Naval HQ, South, at Devonport, Plymouth (during WW2 over 2,000 seamen were trained from this southern command HQ). This photograph shows the parade ground to the rear of the Polish Naval HQ in Plymouth.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

ORP Balytk was a Polish vessel moored off the Devonport naval base on the River Tamar. Later a land base, with the same name, was used for training at the Okehampton rugby club. Later it became a demobilisation and resettlement camp for Polish naval personnel. This photograph is possibly Captain Nahorski inspecting sailors.
Polish Navy, ORP Baltyk
ORP Balytk was a Polish vessel moored off the Devonport naval base on the River Tamar. Later a land base, with the same name, was used for training at the Okehampton rugby club. Later it became a demobilisation and resettlement camp for Polish naval personnel. This photograph is possibly Captain Nahorski inspecting sailors.
Polish navy

  • Western exiles' dilemma (1945-46)

Captain Stanisław Nahorski in his office as C-in-C of Polish Naval Southern Command in Plymouth.
Captain Nahorski, Devonport
Captain Stanisław Nahorski in his office as C-in-C of Polish Naval Southern Command in Plymouth.
Polish navy

  • Polish Forces in the West (1940-45)

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