Introducing The Polish Forces at RAF Halton Resource
Today March 14th is my father’s birthday – Bolesław Dobrucki. On this day in 2023, he would have celebrated his 95th birthday. Sadly, he passed away in 1994 at the too-young age of 66. He was a husband, father, brother, and uncle. And in his youth, he served as a member of the Polish Forces at RAF Halton.
Among the stories that comprised the fantastic journey of his life were the several years he spent at RAF Halton during his youth as part of the Polish Aircraft Apprentices.
Collected Stories and Images – Polish Aircraft Apprentices
Over the past few years, our research and travels added to this story. We have collected images and stories connected to the contribution of amazing Poles who left a legacy through their time at RAF Halton.
Collecting these stories has helped me to remember and further understand the episodes conveyed during my younger years. From my father and his mates, I was told of the incredible experiences shared by young teenage boys ripped away from their Polish homeland. By some miracle, their story of survival would include being found in Palestine following exile from Poland to Russia. There, the Royal Air Force selected over one hundred Polish boys to serve the Allied cause. The journey to England included transport over dangerous waters around the Cape of Africa to Liverpool and ultimately, a several-year commitment at RAF Halton.
Sharing Our Collection of Stories On The Web
We dedicate a section of our website at The Places Where We Go to sharing the stories and images in our collection regarding the Polish Forces at RAF Halton. Found on our main menu under the “More” category in the menu, the Polish Forces at RAF Halton drop-down will provide access to materials we have collected.
The Halton Chronicles – A Polish History Chapter
This effort of our Halton Chronicles aims to help others like us who seek to understand the story of their ancestors who were part of this same story. We also hope to provide information useful to those interested in the Polish history of WWII.
Our additions are a small puzzle piece of an all-too-large picture – still difficult to grasp and understand fully. But out in the world are others like us – sons and daughters, grandsons and granddaughters of people whose story included a chapter at RAF Halton as part of the Polish History Chapter.
Publication Plan – Polish Forces at RAF Halton
Over the coming months, we plan to publish a few items weekly on the web and continue to expand this resource. We will supplement this information with blog posts and links to reference materials. Our site will host images and stories that we gather, chronicle, and curate on the landing page below:
The Polish Forces at RAF Halton
If you want to stay connected to our sharing of this information, you can bookmark our website. You can also stay updated on additions by subscribing (see subscription form below).
If you find this page and have information to contribute, we will happily include any related information you have to share. We will happily host it on this web resource for others to use as a reference and become part of the history students for this fantastic chapter of world history.
You can email us at: comments@theplaceswherewego.com
The story of the Polish Forces at RAF Halton is part of our genealogical history. Thank you for reading.
Arthur Dobrucki
The Places Where We Go
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