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42Officer Antoni Ostowicz of 145 Squadron shared in the destruction of a Heinkel 111. Sadly, three weeks later, he became the first of his countrymen to be killed in the Battle. The first success by a national unit %u2013 a Junkers 88 %u2013 was achieved by 302 Squadron on 20 August. On 24 August, Sergeant Antoni Glowacki of 501 Squadron despatched three Messerschmitt 109s and two Junkers 88s in three sorties becoming %u2018an ace in a day.%u201928 And, two days after that, 310 Squadron recorded its first three victories. On 30 August 303 Squadron, received its baptism of fire. The unit was on a routine training flight near Northolt, led by Squadron Leader Ronald Kellett, when Pilot Officer Ludwick Paszkiewicz spotted a formation of enemy aircraft being attacked by Hurricanes. Paszkiewicz alerted Kellet%u2019s attention to the fight but, receiving no reply; he broke formation and shot down a Messerschmitt 110.29 On landing, the Pole was brought before Northolt%u2019s Station Commander, Group Captain Representative of the Poles who flew with British squadrons during the Battle of Britain, Sgt Antoni Glowacki and Plt Off StefanWitorze%u0144c of No 501 Sqn. (RAF Museum)