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STANISŁAW SKALSKI, Aviation Officer of the Polish Air Force–Plate from the Malbork Garrison Command
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Commemorative plaque gifted to Stanisław Skalski by the Malbork Garrison Command on July 8, 1988. The plaque depicts a panoramic view of Malbork Castle from the side of the Nogat River. On the back, the plaque has a hanging loop.
Stanisław Skalski was born in Kodyma on November 27, 1915, and began his aviation career in military flight schools. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, he participated in the September Campaign as part of the 142nd Fighter Squadron. After the defeat of Poland, he managed to escape to France and then to Great Britain.
In the Royal Air Force, he served in the 302, 306, 316, 317, and 501 Squadrons, where he became known as a talented pilot. During the Battle of Britain, he shot down numerous German aircraft, earning recognition and many decorations, including the Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari. Later, he served in the Polish Fighter Squadron in North Africa, known as "Skalski’s Circus." He also participated in Operation "Husky" and D-Day.
After the war, Skalski settled in the UK and later returned to Poland, where he was initially tortured and imprisoned by the Ministry of Public Security on charges of espionage. He was sentenced to death but later pardoned by Bolesław Bierut. After Władysław Gomułka came to power, he was rehabilitated and in 1956 resumed service in the Polish People's Army (LWP). At his request, he was transferred to reserve status in 1972 and was promoted to the rank of General on September 15, 1988. He passed away in Warsaw on November 12, 2004.
Dimensions: 59.7 cm x 24.3 cm.
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Commemorative plaque gifted to Stanisław Skalski by the Malbork Garrison Command on July 8, 1988. The plaque depicts a panoramic view of Malbork Castle from the side of the Nogat River. On the back, the plaque has a hanging loop.
Stanisław Skalski was born in Kodyma on November 27, 1915, and began his aviation career in military flight schools. Following the outbreak of war in 1939, he participated in the September Campaign as part of the 142nd Fighter Squadron. After the defeat of Poland, he managed to escape to France and then to Great Britain.
In the Royal Air Force, he served in the 302, 306, 316, 317, and 501 Squadrons, where he became known as a talented pilot. During the Battle of Britain, he shot down numerous German aircraft, earning recognition and many decorations, including the Silver Cross of Virtuti Militari. Later, he served in the Polish Fighter Squadron in North Africa, known as "Skalski’s Circus." He also participated in Operation "Husky" and D-Day.
After the war, Skalski settled in the UK and later returned to Poland, where he was initially tortured and imprisoned by the Ministry of Public Security on charges of espionage. He was sentenced to death but later pardoned by Bolesław Bierut. After Władysław Gomułka came to power, he was rehabilitated and in 1956 resumed service in the Polish People's Army (LWP). At his request, he was transferred to reserve status in 1972 and was promoted to the rank of General on September 15, 1988. He passed away in Warsaw on November 12, 2004.
Dimensions: 59.7 cm x 24.3 cm.
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Collection of the Object(s) should take place within 21 working days (7 days for Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction. After this deadline, the Auction House transports all sold Object(s)s to the warehouse and the Buyer will be charged with the costs of transport and storage.
After the expiry of 21 working days (7 days in the case of Oversize Object(s) ) from the date of the Auction, the risk of loss and damage to the unclaimed Object(s) shall pass to the Buyer and the Auction House shall be relieved of further insurance liability of the Object(s).
The amount of storage and transport charges will depend on the warehouse operator and the type and size of the Facility. Acceptance of these rules is tantamount to acceptance of the rules of the storage company. In case of storage of an Object(s) in the premises of the Auction House, the Auction House is not responsible for damage and condition of the Object(s) and may charge a daily storage fee of 10.00 PLN per Object(s), or 50.00 PLN per Oversize e Object(s).
