Witold Urbanowicz
Polish flying ace and general (1908-1996) · Poland · On the map · Writers · Died at 88
Witold Urbanowicz was a Polish fighter ace of the Second World War. According to the official record, Witold Urbanowicz was the second highest-scoring Polish fighter ace, with 17 confirmed wartime kills and 1 probable, not counting his pre-war victory.
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1996Died17 August 19961940Cross of ValourAwardDistinguished Flying CrossAwardSilver Cross of the Virtuti MilitariAward1908Born30 March 1908
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About this person
He was awarded with several decorations, among others the Virtuti Militari and British Distinguished Flying Cross. He also published several books of memoirs.
Country
Poland
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1996 · aged 88
