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Old 29th Aug 2018, 23:46
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Franek Grabowski
 
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Danny
Frankly, I do not remember if Jack's mother was Brenda, but I will try to check. I know that he spend quite a few years in Cyprus, mostly sailing with his wife, and was there during Turkish invasion. I think he moved to the UK shortly before his death. I think I have an email to his son, I will look for it, and make him aware of the thread.

Nigel
Tad Turek, assuming it was him, I find him as F/O in RAFVR and no other Turek, had a very interesting career during the war. He flew eg. with No 317 Sqn on Spitfires, and No 309 Sqn on Mustangs. Most interesting period was his service with No 609 Sqn. He was one of few Polish airmen flying Typhoons, and he scored few kills on them, the most famous being St Valentine's day massacre in 1943, where he flew with S/L Lallemant. It seems he later became a school teacher.
Have a look at the photo, and see the video - he is sipping coffee.
609 Squadron Typhoon JP745 PR-L P/O. Turek

Guys
Jan Masat was a Czech indeed. No problem, I will make aware a Czech pal, he certainly would be interested.
I will try to write more tomorrow.
Best wishes
Franek
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