No. 317 Polish Fighter Squadron
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No. 317 "City of Wilno" Polish Fighter Squadron (Polish: 317 Dywizjon Myśliwski „Wileński") was a Polish fighter squadron formed in Great Britain as part of an agreement between the Polish Government in Exile and the United Kingdom in 1941. It was one of several Polish fighter squadrons fighting alongside the Royal Air Force during World War II.
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No. 317 "City of Wilno" Polish Fighter Squadron | |
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Active | 22 February 1941 – 18 December 1946 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | Polish government in exile |
Branch | Royal Air Force |
Role | Fighter Squadron |
Part of | RAF Fighter Command |
Nickname(s) | Wilno "Wileński" (of Wilno) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Stanisław Skalski Władysław Gnyś |
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Squadron Codes | JH (Feb 1941 – Dec 1946) |
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