I have a good friend who is as British as anyone, she happens to have had a Polish Dad and English Mum.
When someone at her appartments recently discovered her Polish surname ( she has a cut glass accent and went to a 'good' school ) she was spat at and told to ' go home'.
BTW her stepfather who she was close to was Robin Milne, Airspeed / D.H. Test Pilot who personally tested over 2,000 ( yes, 2,000 ! ) Oxfords and many other wartime & later aircraft.
Fortunately from what I understand the 'Polish clubs', at least in Bristol, are very friendly and supportive.
Like all the others, FAA, Kiwis, Americans, Dutch etc more ought to be done to thank them, not just the Brylcreem Boys, though that's nothing anti-RAF, just a public misconception; note the credits of the 'B of B' film do try to reflect their contribution.
If I ever had to fight, I think I'd be very glad to have Polish comrades.
Thankyou !
Last edited by Double Zero; 3rd Jul 2010 at 16:12.