Jan Zumbach was the leader of the 303rd Polish Fighter Squadron during WWII. He was the first allied pilot to engage in combat with a German FW-190. During the Battle of Britain he was credited with 8 confirmed kills and 1 probable. He finished his service with 12 confirmed kills and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Polands highest decorationfor heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war.
Jan Zumbach was the leader of the 303rd Polish Fighter Squadron during WWII. He was the first allied pilot to engage in combat with a German FW-190. During the Battle of Britain he was credited with 8 confirmed kills and 1 probable. He finished his service with 12 confirmed kills and was awarded the Virtuti Militari, Polands highest decorationfor heroism and courage in the face of the enemy at war.
