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1941 Polish General Sikorski decorates RAF pilots
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0:24Now PlayingDate: 23rd January 1941
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
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General Sikorski decorates three British pilots, including Ronald "Boozy" Kellett, with the Virtuti Militari, the highest award for courage that Poland can bestow
AEROPLANES. R.A.F. and NAVAL PLANES. General Sikorski presents Virtuti Militari to three R.A.F. Pilots.
KELLET SQ. LEADER. Decorated by General Sikorski, has already won British Medals.. now add Virtuti Militari
SIKORSKI, General (P.M. of Poland) Presents Virtuti Militari to three R.A.F. Pilots
Personalities - Politicians; Poland; Military - Ceremonial
Wadysaw Eugeniusz Sikorski, The Order Virtuti Militari, Royal Air Force, RAF, Ronald Kellett, Group Captain John Alexander Kent, Flight Lieutenant Forbes
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