Franciszek Kornicki

[Graf Zeppelin]

"It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Col. Franciszek Kornicki, the last war-time Polish Squadron Commander. He died on Thursday 16th November, a month before his 101st birthday. It will be remembered that Col. Kornicki led the RAF Museum poll of Greatest Spitfire V pilot back in September and at one point was leading the poll by over 250,000 votes.

A true friend of RAF Northolt.

Rest in Peace

[XP282]

A true hero.... I had the pleasure of meeting Mr Kornicki. He was lovely man.

Rest peacefully sir.

[Graf Zeppelin]

Colonel Kornicki was buried this afternoon at Northwood Cemetery with full military honours including a rather nice flypast from 32Sqn with BAe146 ZE707. Pall bearers were provided by the Polish AF and the honour guard was provided by the RAF's Queens Colour Squadron.