Polish Pilots were generally more experienced than the majority of others serving under the umbrella of the RAF, as they'd already fought in Poland and France before the bob even began.
Unfortunately, at the end of the war,to avoid annoying Stalin, out of228,000 Polish servicemen, only one Polish squadron (303) was allowed to march in the Victory parade through London, although on the grounds that all other Polish units had been barred from attending, they refused to march.
My grandfather was in 315 City of Deblin, and many Polish airman and crew were repatriated forcibly to Poland and generally treated like s**t by the British authorities.
Even During the war the British government informed General Sikorski that at the end of the war, Poland would be charged for all costs involved in maintaining Polish forces in Britain. If you are anywhere near Northolt, the Polish Airman's memorial is well worth a visit.
I've not actually watched it yet however,recorded it for tomorrow.