Jan Zumbach

Jan Zumbach (April 14, 1915, Ursynów, Poland – January 3, 1986, France) was a fighter ace of the Polish Air Force in World War II.

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April 14 - 1915 - Ursynów - Poland - January 3 - 1986 - France - Fighter ace - Polish Air Force - World War II

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He commanded the 303 "Ko?ciuszko" Squadron from May 19, 1942, and scored 8 kills during the Battle of Britain (13 total).

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303 "Ko?ciuszko" Squadron - May 19 - 1942 - Battle of Britain

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In January 1962 he organized the air force of Katanga, commanding it until December 1962.

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1962 - Katanga - December

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In 1975 he published his life story. Originally available in French under the title Mister Brown: Aventures dans le ciel, it was subsequently published in German and English.

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He died January 3, 1986, in France and was buried at Pow?zki Cemetery in Warsaw, Poland.

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France - Pow?zki Cemetery - Warsaw

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