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POLISH HERITAGE FLIGHT
Duxford To Dęblin
Duxford To Dęblin Update – Hawker Hurricane Commemorative Flight Postponed to 2026
In May 2024, the Polish Heritage Flight (PHF), in partnership with the Polish Air Force Memorial Committee (PAFMC), launched an ambitious project to commemorate two major milestones: the 100th Anniversary of the Polish Air Force University in Dęblin and the 85th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The centrepiece of this initiative was a commemorative flight of the Polish Heritage Flight Hawker Hurricane from England to Poland.
On 22nd July 2025, after careful consideration, the difficult decision was taken to postpone the flight until 2026. This follows ongoing delays with aircraft serviceability, & operational logistics.
Since its launch the project has been driven by dedicated volunteers who have invested so much time and passion. To honour the importance of this commemorative event and ensure it can be conducted with the dignity it deserves, postponement is deemed the most responsible course of action. This also allows more time to continue with the crucial Fund-Raising.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/duxfordtodeblin
Flying Operations for Hawker Hurricane G-HURI are planned to resume in early August, with the aeroplane having been grounded since February 2024 with lengthy engineering to the Rudder. It is anticipated the Hurricane will take part in the Polish Air Force Memorial event at RAF Northolt at the end of August and the Battle of Britain Airshow at the Imperial War Museum Duxford on September 6th & 7th.
The JustGiving fundraising page will remain open, with the deadline extended, allowing additional time to achieve the funding necessary to bring the Duxford To Dęblin project to life. Every message or dedication is being hand-written into a Memorial Book. This book will be flown to Poland onboard the Hawker Hurricane.
We remain committed to this important tribute and thank everyone for their continued support and understanding.
Wisdom Art Prints
Official Partners to the Polish Heritage Flight
Wisdom Art Prints are a Tiptree based, family run creative studio, illustrating and producing the highest quality Art Prints. Their art is in a timeless art deco style, reminiscent of posters from a bygone age. To celebrate this special partnership they have released several 'Polish Heritage Flight' Editions which feature different Squadrons, Aircraft Types, RAF Stations and dedications to individual pilots, building an incredible gallery dedicated to the Polish Air Force.
Only in our Dreams could we ever operate the aeroplanes they depict but it has become a very fascinating way in which we can tell the stories of these lesser known Types, Squadrons & Pilots
Releases so far have included Avro Lancaster, Vickers Wellington, Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane, Bristol Beaufighter, Hawker Tempest, De Havilland Mosquito and many more. Visit the Wisdom Art Print website to see these and many other superb subjects including Towns, Villages, Railways & Motorsport.
Proceeds from Wisdom Art Print Sales support the PHF and you can order these Items exclusively from
We are truly grateful for the Support & Friendship of the ever helpful Team. Thank You for your support and helping us to achieve our aims of Remember. Inspire. Unity.
Runway25
Official Partners to the Polish Heritage Flight
Initially formed in 2015 as Club Coins UK, a specialist coin company, our product range evolved along with our customer base leading to a rebrand in September 2019 to Runway25.
Runway25 is an online shop that has challenge coins, patches and key rings as core products. Runway25 owner, Tom, has first hand experience of the armed forces having served in the British Army as a technician on the Apache helicopter. This knowledge of the forces, combined with passion for aviation enables us to continue to deliver quality products with modern designs and excellent customer service.
Initially we have 3 Superb Products for the PHF Range.
The 302 Squadron Commemorative coin features the dual scheme worn by their aircraft Hawker Hurricane G-HURI which pays tribute to both Flt Lt Tadeusz Chlopik & Wing Commander Julian Kowalski of 302 ‘City of Poznan’ Squadron which was based at Duxford for a short period during the Battle of Britain.
The keyring features aircraft silhouettes that represent the diversity of the aircraft that were flown by Polish squadrons within the Royal Air Force during the Second World War.
Our PHF logo Pin Badge means you can show your support everyday.
Proceeds from Runway25 Sales support the PHF and you can order these Items exclusively from Runway25 please visit:
Our most sincere thanks to the brilliant and talented team at Runway25 for their support and helping us to achieve our aims of Remember. Inspire. Unity.
909 Apparel
Official Partners to the Polish Heritage Flight
Polish Heritage Flight & 909 Apparel are proud to release this No. 302 'City of Poznan' Polish Fighter Squadron T-Shirt, celebrating the legacy of the 1st operational Polish Squadron to defend Britain during WWII. 50% of the proceeds go to supporting the Polish Heritage Flight.
Designed in Collaboration with Official Partner 909 Apparel, this 302 Squadron is available exclusively at www.909Apparel.com
One of several Polish Squadrons to fight alongside the RAF, the Brave Pilots of 302 Dywizjon Myśliwski ‘Poznański' played a vital role during the Battle of Britain & WWII, flying Hurricanes & Spitfires with incredible skill and tenacity. 909 Apparel have recreated 302 Squadron's Insignia using archive photographs, adding hand-drawn 1940s style lettering & details. The Left Sleeve features a Polish Heritage Flight Logo. Head over to 909 Apparel to get your T-Shirt and support the Polish Heritage Flight’s mission.
Proceeds from 909 Apparel Sales support the PHF and you can order these Items exclusively from 909 Apparel please visit:
www.909apparel.com
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