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  • Polish Armed Forces in the United Kingdom in colour 1942 to 1945

    by
    andrzejku98
    08-26-2013 03:31 PM
    15 Comments Comments
    Hello Everyone,

    I found the following colour photographs on the internet and just thought that some of you might be interested in seeing them, enjoy.

    Attachment 559811

    RAF Hemswell 5th October 1942

    Attachment 559812

    ORP Krakowiak visit of President Raczkiewicz and Vice Admiral Swirski

    Attachment 559813

    ORP Krakowiak Junior Officers stand to attention at the arrival of the President and Vice Admiral Swirski

    Attachment 559814

    1942 Scotland soldier on exercise

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    Quad of the 1st Armoured Division on exercise in Scotland

    Attachment 559816

    President Raczkiewicz accompanied by Vice Admiral Swirski visiting ORP Krakowiak

    Attachment 559818

    President Raczkiewicz and Vice Admiral Swirski with Officers onboard ORP Krakowiak

    Attachment 559819

    1942 or 1943 Field Service for unit of 1st Armoured Division

    Attachment 559820

    Regimental Standard of 1st Armoured Division

    Attachment 559821

    Soldiers from 1SBS on exercise in Scotland in 1942

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    29th April 1943 Haddington standards of 24PUL and 10PSK

    Attachment 559823

    Soldier of 1st Rifle Brigade on exercise 1942

    Attachment 559824

    Soldiers from 1SBS recovering equipment from a parachute drop whilst on exercise in Scotland

    Attachment 559825

    A Parachutist of 1SBS about to land.

    Many of these photographs have been seen before in General Maczek's book by J Englert & K Barbarski but many others have possibly not been seen before.

    Best wishes

    Andrzejku
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      Alex S - 08-31-2013, 03:53 PM
      Thanks for sharing these photos. Alex
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      Scout - 09-07-2013, 02:41 PM
      Most excellent Photos! Thanks.
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      Mariusz - 09-20-2013, 02:49 AM
      Thank you for sharing.
    1. Ricardo Jose Herliczka's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      Ricardo Jose Herliczka - 10-02-2013, 12:46 PM
      Hermosas fotografias, muchas gracias por compartir,en cada foto de los soldados del 2° cuerpo Polaco,busco y espero ver la de mi padre ,algun dia.
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      gunnerjohn - 01-08-2014, 04:14 AM
      nice shots,thanks for posting
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      Tomahawk - 01-30-2014, 09:22 AM
      Thanks for sharing Andrzejku , really nice pictures.
    1. Gelee's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      Gelee - 02-26-2014, 08:57 PM
      Hello Andrzejku,

      thank you very much for the cool pics!

      Because I can't stand bad scanned pictures I took the freedom to manipulate your first pic.

      Attachment 653015

      I hope I don't violate any copyright. If so, please let me know...

      Greetings from Germany,

      Martin
    1. kareng236's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      kareng236 - 05-23-2014, 07:33 PM
      Thank you for sharing - lovely pictures.
    1. Gary J's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      Gary J - 05-23-2014, 07:37 PM
      Excellent !
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      09dtk - 05-29-2014, 03:40 PM
      Thanks for sharing these photos.
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      Overthetop - 10-20-2014, 08:37 PM
      great photo's thnx for sharing,.cheers
    1. yumengye's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      yumengye - 11-17-2014, 01:23 PM
      Thanks a lot!
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      irek1970 - 04-26-2015, 10:15 AM
      Very nice pictures.
    1. Artur's avatar in War relics WW2 military forums
      Artur - 03-26-2017, 10:14 AM
      Brilliant picture. Please add some more
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      6thLwowPanceri - 10-18-2017, 01:19 AM
      Andrzejku, thank you, once again, for sharing rare photographs!

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