Plumetot D-Day ceremony
17 September 2024
Plumetot D-Day ceremony
On 7th June PAFMC was represented by Trustee Richard Kornicki at ceremonies to mark the 85th anniversary of D-Day at Plumetot. It was also the 5th anniversary of the unveiling of the striking Plumetot Memorial to the Polish Air Force, created by the PAFMC.
Wreaths were laid for the three Squadrons of 131 Polish Wing which was based at Plumetot, with the architect, Mr. Smaga laying the wreath for 308 Sqn, the former Mayor, M. Tarlet, that for 302, and 317 being laid by Mr. Kornicki. Wreaths were also laid by the current Mayor, Mme Marie, and by the Polish Ambassador, H.E. Jan Rościszewski.
The occasion also provided an opportunity, delayed by Covid, formally to present PAFMC certificates of commendation by Mr Kornicki to M. Tarlet and to Mme. Ruffier, Mayor and Secretary respectively for their unstinting service over several years during the planning and creation of the Memorial.
Wreaths were laid for the three Squadrons of the 131 Polish Wing based at Plumetot, with the architect Mr Smaga laying the wreath for 308Sqn,the former Mayor, M.Tarlet, that for 302 and 317 laid by Mr Kornicki.
A wreath was also laid by the current Mayor, Mme Marie.
French official representatives with the Polish Ambassador and Polish associations in France.
Wreaths were laid for the three Squadrons of the 131 Polish Wing based at Plumetot, with the architect Mr Smaga laying the wreath for 308Sqn,the former Mayor, M.Tarlet, that for 302 and 317 laid by Mr Kornicki.