Janek Czarnota in RAF uniform 1940
Photo ID:
957619
Description:
Janek Czarnota served in the Polish Airforce. In the Sept 1939 campaign he was interned in Rumania but escaped. After the fall of France Jan joined the RAF in the UK as a mechanic servicing Hurricane fighters. Wishing to see action Jan transferred to the Polish Navy in 1941. He served on ORP Krakowiak, and MGBs as a mechanic during WW2.
Source:
Janek Czarnota
Time Period:
During WWII
Country:
Poland
Related Military Service:
Polish navy
Submitted By:
Anna Pacewicz