night fighters

The (un)forgotten 307 Squadron: An exhibition about the RAF Polish night fighters of Exeter

Event Date: 
13/11/2014 - 10:00am to 15/11/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Guildhall, High Street, Exeter

This year an exhibition by ‘307 Squadron Project’ will take place at the Exeter Guildhall from 13-15 November to coincide with the flag raising.

The Polish flag will be flying over Guildhall on 15 November, which since 2012 has become known as ‘307 Squadron Day’ in the city.

307 Polish Squadron, part of the RAF, were night-fighters who protected Exeter and South-West England during the Second World War. The Polish fought the German Luftwaffe over the dark skies of Devon and prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942. More than 70...