As Featured In

Scramble 1940

As featured by

Aeroplane, January 2021

"It is in these kinds of photographs that the book reminds readers of the dedication of fliers who had lost their country but fought on for the cause of freedom. Here are the faces behind the legends!"

Aviation History

Sikora has put together an excellent photographic record that is second to none. It is a clear and concise record, with clear explanations. One can learn so much from this excellent book.


Read the full review here

GoodReads, Paul Diggett

As featured by

Website of the Royal Aeronautical Society

This is a book that will sit proudly on the shelves of all Battle of Britain historians and enthusiasts alike. It's not a memoir, nor is it a seminal anthology, but it is a fantastic annotated collection of snapshots into the Polish contributions to the defence of Great Britain and the heroic sacrifices made in the fight against the Third Reich. I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in the Battle of Britain, the Polish RAF fighter pilots and ground crew, and anyone interested in seeing their actions and life during this famous period of the war.

Reviewed by Todd Shugart

Modelers and uniform buffs will find plenty to look at.

Click here for the full review

The Historical Miniatures Gaming Society

A very welcome book presenting the contribution made by Polish airmen during the Battle of Britain. The author provides an impressively researched account, with lavish B&W illustration in support of the text. – Most Highly Recommended

Read the full review here

Firetrench

Recommended.

Click here for the full review

AMPS Indianapolis

The forgotten "few"; Polish airmen who came to Britain to enlist in the Royal Air Force in order to help fight against Hitler's own airmen. Peter Sikora's marvellous book puts right an element of our history that has forgotten them.

Books Monthly

Poles in the Battle of Britain is a photographic collection of a small group of men, namely the Polish airmen from Poland, an often overlooked group of men. These polish airmen played a vital role not just in the Battle of Britain but throughout the Second World War, for Great Britain and the allies. Poles in the Battle of Britain looks at the journey to Britain from Poland of about 145 airmen and tells their story here and there experiences of flying as a separate part of the RAF. This book documents the Polish and their contribution through this book via a good many photographs, many of which picture the men on duty but also the planes they flew.

This is a thoroughly good book and not only is a brilliantly written book, but the photographs are top notch. Each photograph is accompanied by some excellent and informed information. The role of the polish airmen at least when I was growing up was often overlooked and was never really revealed in programmes or documentaries. It was only in later life I found out the truth. Which is obviously great because the work and skill of these men was enormous. This was an excellent book by an author who clearly know his subject in great detail. A book I would happily recommend to anyone else with a five star rating.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


Read the full review here

UK Historian

Peter Sikora makes excellent use of his outstanding knowledge, expertise and passion for history of the Polish Air Force to tell an often-forgotten tale of the Polish Few who fought alongside the British during the Battle of Britain. The author manages to capture in a moving way the reality of life for Polish airmen through personal stories and unique photographs. His work is an important contribution to honouring the memory of those who fought for the freedom of Europe, Britain and their faraway motherland.

Polish Ambassador Arkady Rzegocki

These young men come to life whilst looking at their photos and their stories all I can say is , that its a well written and presented book and should be on all of our book shelves . Do yourself a favour and get a copy.

Read the full review here

Army Rumour Service (ARRSE)

As featured on Scale Modelling Now

Scale Modelling Now

This is a hugely enjoyable and interesting book to read. It covers a topic that may be well known but it is often overlooked. The author has conducted superb research as he notes small details such as the placement of badges in slightly different positions on airframes and uniform details such as insignia worn and styles of uniform. If you are wanting to know about Polish airmen and their activities in the Battle of Britain, then you must read this book. The author’s work and this photographic collection is simply outstanding.

Dr Stuart C Blank