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76th anniversary of Operation Market Garden in World War Two.

76 years ago, British, Polish and US forces dropped behind enemy lines in 1944 but failed in their bid to secure eight bridges and open up a route into Germany.
About 35,000 troops landed by parachute and gliders in what was then the largest airborne operation in history.  The Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade was among the Allied forces taking part in Operation Market Garden.  General Stanislaw Sosabowski fought in the Battle of Arnhem in 1944 as commander of the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade.

They seized bridges and canal crossings at Eindhoven, Nijmegen and Arnhem, but were forced to retreat after German counter-attacks. More than 1,500 allied soldiers were killed and nearly 6,500 captured.


Prezes Fundacji Pamięci Polskich Pilotów Walczących w Kraju i na Obczyźnie Angelika Jarosławska Sapieha otrzymała nagrodę specjalną „Proud of Polish Wings” w uznaniu jej zasług na rzecz kultywowania pamięci o polskich pilotach walczących w kraju i na obczyźnie oraz promowania historii polskiego lotnictwa.

Today, Mrs. Gisela Zumbach died. It’s a great loss for us.
Mrs. Gisela Zumbach was a wife of Jan Zumbach, legendary pilot, hero, and fighter ace of World War II.
I had this privilege to talk with Mrs. Gisela many times. I will always remember her love for Jan and her dedication to keeping the memory of him.
She supported us in 303 Museum, where she had given the memorabilia of Jan Zumbach, she makes us an honor to host her on our 303 movie premiere, finally, she was a mother of our friend, the wonderful Hubert Zumbach.
Rest in Peace, Dear Madam. Finally, you are above the clouds with Jan [*]

Poland celebrates National Independence Day. Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of World War I in 1918. Poland ceased to exist for 123 years until the end of World War I. Ceremonious gatherings and parades are held in Polish towns and cities, including at Pilsudski Square in Warsaw. Many houses, buildings, buses and trams display Polish flags on Independence Day. Today is a Remembrance Day. It is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Following a tradition inaugurated by King George V in 1919In Britain, it is tradition to pause for a two minute silence at 11am on November 11 to remember those killed in the two world wars. People stop work to observe a moment of silence at 11am on November 11, which is the time and date when hostilities formally ended after more than four years of battle during World War I. This day is also called the Poppy Day, due to the custom of wearing artificial poppies pinned to clothes as a sign of memory on that day. These poppies are sold by The British Royal Legion, and the proceeds go to veterans.As shared at last night’s Festival of Remembrance, this quote embodies the sacrifice of those that serve:“When you go home, tell them of us and say, for your tomorrow, we gave our today”804Liczba odbiorców77AktywnośćPromuj post

Fundacja Pamięci Polskich Pilotów Walczących w Kraju i na Obczyznie wspiera co roku Wielką Orkiestrę Świątecznej Pomocy. Prezes Fundacji przekazała m.in. samolot użyty do produkcji filmu „Dywizjon 303. Historia Prawdziwa”, a rok wcześniej – unikatową kurtkę „Dywizjon 303”, w której aktorzy wystąpili w produkcji filmowej.

https://charytatywni.allegro.pl/kurtka-macka-zakoscielnego-z-dywizjonu-303-i6009700

http://muzeum303.pl/articles/67/dzien_otwarty_103_rocznica_urodzin_patrona_muzeum