HISTORY

Catterick, June 1941. Sgt Rudolf Ptacek (in the middle) with English mechanics during the break in flight training. In the background Spitfire Mk.I R7117 (RY-A) which was one of

Mark Ones „saddled“ by F/O Fajtl after forming of the No. 313 Squadron. (author’s collection)

S/Ldr Karel Mrazek is awarding the squadron deputy F/Lt Alfred Walsham with honorary Czechoslovak Pilot wings. Later Walsham was also awarded the Czechoslovak military

medal For Merit 1st Grade. (family archive)

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