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307 Squadron Project featured on Spotlight

Published: 21 November 2019

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The recent 307 Squadron Project at the Guildhall marked the 75th anniversary of D-Day by telling the story of Poles who took part in D-Day and operation ‘Overlord’.

‘Lest We Forget’ included:

  • The story of the Polish 307 Squadron
  • The History of Exeter Airport where 307 Squadron were based from 1941-1943
  • ‘The Polish D-Day Story’ exhibition highlighting the role of the Polish military during D-Day
  • Authors of the graphic novel Dog Fight: Airdogs and Much More

The Polish flag was also raised over the Guildhall by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Exeter.

For anyone who missed it, here’s BBC Spotlight’s report on the event.

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