Squadron "vulture":
day began with the transfer to the new airport. Unfortunately, already lost the first machine that had to go back to the airport for lack of fuel (probably not been fueled, the mechanics have not slept for a few days!). During the start
aircraft flew reconnaissance near to 17, who pulled into this region of the German fighters. They shot down Polish Fokker, the crew survived, but one person died when transporting to the hospital. Enemy fighters returned to Kucin damaged and destroyed the Moose on the ground.
Squadron "Hawk": Here
day also began early in the morning. Forces Squadron, was divided into two parts, a cruise on the new airport was on the way to attack the enemy in the region Ciechanów. The attack has gone well, despite a strong defense is not incurred any loss.
second group attacked the armored division, "Kempf" in the region Ciechanów. The attack also were successful, although one of the machines has been damaged, despite the forced landing, the crew of the Polish improvisation "repaired Moose and landed safely in Popielewie.
After the attacks the crew and staff to address the furnishing of the new airport.
that day, made only 9 samoloto-task, dropping nearly 8 tons of bombs.
In another area, landed at the airport Kuplin Elks salvaged from factories and from the base in Małaszewicze. Total 27 Elk was there, but only a few were really capable of combat operations.
Małaszewicze and the whole area around the airport survived the heaviest bombardment since the war began. There were many killed.
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