Sqdn Leader Jurek Mencel, Polish war hero and longtime Wilmslow resident, died last week.
His funeral is to be held on Wednesday, 12th September, 10 am at St Benedict's Catholic Church on Hall Road, Handforth.
He fought with the French Air Force, joining the RAF after the fall of France. He won the DFC and the Air Force Medal and bars, flying Spitfires and Mustangs.
Over Hamburg in 1945 he had the distinction of shooting down a Messerschmidt 262 jet fighter, a rare and talented accomplishment. After the war he became an executive with ICI, turning round their Greek operation.
He was a gentleman of great charm, and was lionised in his native Poland after the collapse of communism, with a street named after him and his father in their home town. He deserves our recognition and thanks.
This is a member post by Peter Stubbs.
Photo courtesy of http://polishsquadronsremembered.com/.
