Jakusz-Gostomski, Franciszek Jozef

Date of birth:: August 17th, 1917
Date of death:: September 15th, 1943
Buried on:: Commonwealth War Cemetery Poznan
Row: D. Grave: 10-11.
Service number:: P.76696
Nationality:: Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

Biography

Franciszek Jakusz-Gostomski - posted to No. 138 Special Duties Squadron - was killed in a flying accident when
Halifax JD 154 took off on 14.9.1943 from Tempsford, detailed with a drop for the Polish Home Army at O³obok, Poland. All 7 crew members were killed.

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Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Flight Lieutenant
Unit:: No. 300 (Masovian) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Recommendation drafted 29 April 1942 when he had flown 32 sorties (186 hours).
This officer has participated in many operational sorties and has always pressed home his attacks with the greatest determination. On 25th July 1941, he was compelled to alight on the sea, but due to his skill and courage his crew were saved. This officer has displayed superb airmanship at all times and on several occasions has extricated his crew from difficult and dangerous situations. His courage and devotion to duty have been an example to others."

Award approved 5 September 1942.