History

A remarkable tale of a canine Polish bomber squadron member

Polish WWII bomber squadron mascot standing at
The Polish 305th Bomber Squadron mascot stands at Wellington’s front turret. Photo via WWII Polish Living History Group facebook page

In the annals of World War II history, amidst tales of bravery and sacrifice, the story of Ciapek stands out as a testament to the resilience of the human (and canine) spirit.