Polish Halifax Crash

60th Anniversary Commemoration 

The 60th Anniversary of the crash of the Halifax Bomber in Long Ashton was on 21st November 2004 and the Polish Community joined the people of Long Ashton to commemorate this event.   For more information about the crash click here which will take you to the Parish Council website.  The memorial is in the Long Ashton Parish Council cemetery which abuts the churchyard at All Saints, Church Lane. 

The Seven Polish Airmen were
J Kisielewicz, JT Malkwowski, W Rucinsk,
JS Radonski, F Kruszczak, S Jurka, S Jaquszcak  

Memorial

Polish Choir in All Saints Church

 The Polish Standard Being Paraded
Air Cadet Laying A Wreath at Ft Lt Virgin's Grave Brgadier Hutton laying a wreath on Cpl Addis's grave Flags
Jan Pirog being presented with the Virtuti Militari Medal Jan Pirog giving a short speech Polish entertainers
Polish dancing in the Legion Club Everyone enjoyed the Polish singing Polish entertainment taking a well earned rest

The Polish Consul presented Jan Pirog with the Virtuti Militari medal.  For more about Jan's exploits visit www.freedominmessiah.com/