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Our Dragoon unit took Friday this year as an opportunity to train in field tactics. The only time when we weren't on the move
deployed against the Germans was when we were briefly eating. Accordingly, here section leader Petronis stuffs his face.
January 2017 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
Saturday was reserved for specific classroom training evolutions
This year, compass reading was first on the list.This was followed by practical application of land navigation via map and wireless instructions. The final evolution of the day was Vickers gun
crew deployment drill.
Back in the barracks serving as HQ, a 100 meter square grid had been laid out on
the cantonment area.
January 2017 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
Plutonowy Moore then lead the team into area 13 with a scaled down version of the map. Drag. Neri provided the radio link back to HQ.
January 2017 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
As directed by HQ, the team were required to navigate to various positions on the map via grid or compass bearings. Once in place they reported back to HQ with landmarks or building numbers to confirm the accuracy of their location.
January 2017 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
After a hard day of training, the men pose for their latest photo shoot. The 2017 calendar "Middle aged men in pajamas" will be available soon although sales are not expected to be robust.
January 2017 - Fort Indiantown Gap, Annville, PA
The family team who owns The American Armored Foundation graciously invited us to display
our equipment and interpret the history of Polish and British forces during the war.
Here we use the museum's existing diorama with Dingo and brought our Universal Carrier and weapons to flesh out the display. Here William Brocker from the King's Own Regt leans against the carrier. Andrew Petronis and Sam Cooper man the interior positions.
May 2017 - AAF Tank Museum, Danville, VA
Adding the human interaction factor to the vehicles brought a new dimension to the museum.
May 2017 - AAF Tank Museum, Danville, VA
May 2017 - AAF Tank Museum, Danville, VA
Some of the weapons and equipment we brought to discuss with the public.
May 2017 - AAF Tank Museum, Danville, VA
Here ppchor. Petronis from the divisional HQ squadron scowls. We believe
it's because his drop holster leg strap is too tight thereby cutting blood
supply to his brain.
Below the gallery a link to a youtube video of AAF staff moving their self propelled gun can be found.
May 2017 - AAF Tank Museum, Danville, VA
Event Overview - The living history portion of the Armed Forces Day celebration this year was sponsored The Military History Center of the Carolinas, a 501c non-profit educational corp. Due to the heat and color of the local ground we felt Poles at Tobruk would be the most appropriate impression.
Picture - Firstly we had to figure out where we were.
May 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Downtown Greenville Airport, SC
Some form of shade was a must. All displays were erected on the grounds of the new museum building for the MHCC
which is currently under construction.
May 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Downtown Greenville Airport, SC
Did I mention how closely the dirt resembled North Africa? I'm sure the event staff would have been happy to import some in for us if it hadn't been such a close match.
May 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Downtown Greenville Airport, SC
We figured the Germans probably weren't going to attack in the high noon heat anyway.
May 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Downtown Greenville Airport, SC
Anybody care to guess how Spam which has been sitting in my compo crate for 3 years, tastes on a hot day?
May 2017 - Armed Forces Day, Downtown Greenville Airport, SC
For 10 years WWII Polish LHG had been attending the Eisenhower Farm event.
The NPS does a great job of hosting and the visitors keep us coming back.
Here the section begins Saturday morning with the traditional Polish
army greeting "Czolem Zolnierze"
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
The national colors are raised.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
Of course the army moves on its stomach. Drag. Popiela was gracious enough to cook the meals all weekend. The rest of the section pitched in for cleaning.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
As always public visitation was superb. Here Boy Scouts receive instruction on making a phone call the old fashioned way.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
We were honored to be visited by staff from the Polish Embassy in Washington D.C. From left to right Col. Maciej Wozniak (PAF Ret), Johanna Wozniak (Consular and Passport Specialist) Drag. Dennis Popiela (WWII Polish LHG), Barbara Goralczyk (Vice-Consul Embassy) Jaroslaw Goralczyk (Consul Embassy), ppor. Christopher Petronis (WWII Polish LHG)
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
The section and regimental colors take the salute of embassy staff.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
Drag. Andrew Petronis makes sure no Germans get within grenade tossing distance of the camp.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
The real heroes of the event are our real WWII Veterans. As always we are
honored by their presence and to hear their stories.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
This is what happens after several hours in 85+ degree temperatures
while wearing full gear and talking non-stop.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
Saturday night after dinner we all attended the 1940's big band
dance sponsored by the NPS. Background picture Little Round Top or perhaps Monte Casino? Okay, it's Little Round Top.
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
Sunday was just as busy with visitors.
(Many thanks to our Polish War Correspondent Darragh Hannan for all the pictures)
September 2017 - WWII Weekend Eisenhower Farm NPS Gettysburg, PA
For this air show WWII Polish LHG members dusted off their 305 PAF Bomber Squadron impression.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC
The first order of business on Friday was to erect our 300 lb squadron HQ tent. Despite the size and weight our two personnel on site had it up in less than 45 minutes.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC
Once our equipment was set up, we began the task of plotting the
course and headings for the railroad marshaling yards in St. Omer, France.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC
In addition to the briefing area within HQ, we displayed flight gear and intelligence related equipment.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC
This is what a frozen intel officer looks like Sunday morning after sleeping in
26 degree temperatures. The large, enthusiastic crowds of visitors over the
weekend more than made up for the cold.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC
Our weather officer, ppor. Cooper had however predicted the wind chill
and fortuitously brought a space heater for the tent. Overall the weekend was very successful and we'd like to thank
the event sponsor and especially the living history display coordinator
for inviting us to the show. We hope to return for 2018.
November 2017 - Warbirds Over Monroe, Monroe County Airport, NC