THE POLISH AIR FORCE IN BRITAIN, 1940-1947 - Flight Sergeant Godlewski, a rear gunner of a Wellington bomber, lost both his arms on 5 March 1943 during a sortie over Essen, Germany. His aircraft was attacked by German night fighters and the rear turret he was in received 138 bullet hits. Flight Sergeant Bronisław Godlewski, an American volunteer serving in No. 305 Polish Bomber Squadron, during a farewell party before his return to USA at the White Eagle Club in Balham, 20 November 1943 Polish Air Force, Polish Air Force, 305 "Land of Greater Poland" Bomber Squadron, Godlewski, Bronisław

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