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Jaronski, Tomasz Feliks

    Date of birth:
    October 15th, 1909 (Warsaw, Russian Empire)
    Date of death:
    December 17th, 1983 (Asbury Park/New York, United States)
    Service number:
    P.1363
    Nationality:
    Polish (1918-1939, IInd Republic)

    Biography

    Jaronski transferred to the Polish Army, 27 May 1942

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    Period:
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Rank:
    Acting Flight Lieutenant
    Unit:
    Station Headquarters, RAF Hemswell, Royal Air Force
    Awarded on:
    1942
    Recommendation (drafted 25 May 1942 when he had flown 34 sorties (198 hours)):
    "Flight Lieutenan Jaronski, an observer, has participated in operational sorties against all the major targets in Germany and has displayed outstanding ability and devotion to duty. As Squadron navigation officer and later as station navigation officer he has set an excellent example of accuracy and efficiency. Despite fierce anti-aircraft fire he always endeavours to place his bombs accurately. Flight Lieutenan Jaronski has obtained also a high percentage of successful photographs."

    Award approved 5 August 1942.
    Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

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