Adam Ostrowski (RAF officer)

Adam Mieczysław Ostrowski (15 February 1919 in Borysław[1] – 9 March 2018 in London)[2] was a Polish RAF pilot who fought in World War II and was active in Polish organisations.

Adam Ostrowski
Colonel Adam Ostrowski, aged 98
Born15 February 1919
Borysław
Died9 March 2018
London
NationalityPolish

Biography

As a military pilot, Ostrowski flew in the 317 "Wileński" RAF Fighter Squadron, where he served as a lieutenant. Later he was promoted to colonel.[3] He remained in Great Britain after the war. He became involved in Polish expatriates and veterans' activities. In 1990, he became the Chairman of the Polish Airmen's Association in London.[4] On 11 November 1990 he was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by the President of Poland in exile Ryszard Kaczorowski.[5] On 23 July 2012, in recognition of outstanding merits in the activities for the benefit of Polish-born veterans, President Bronisław Komorowski awarded him the Commander's Cross with the Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.[6]

He was one of eight Polish Spitfire pilots to sign a special edition print to commemorate the Polish contribution to the Battle of Britain.[7]

References
  1. Lista Krzystka
  2. "Adam Ostrowski obituary". TheGuardian.com. 25 March 2018.
  3. http://www.londyn.msz.gov.pl/en/c/MOBILE/news/polish_veterans_at_raf_northolt_open_day
  4. Polish Airmen's Association
  5. A message about granting the Order of the Rebirth of Poland of November 11, 1990. " Journal of Laws of the Republic of Poland ". No. 4, pp. 54, December 20, 1990.
  6. Order of the President of the Republic of Poland of 23 July 2012 on awarding orders and decorations ( MP from 2012, item 956 ).
  7. CCB Aviation Ltd
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