5th Fighter Group
Military unit
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5th Fighter Group "Kos"[a] was a fighter group of the Polish Air Forces in France, formed in May 1940. It was based in Bourges, France, with the mission of protecting the Hanriot aircraft factories. The group included 7 pilots and had Curtiss P-36 Hawk fighter aircraft. It was disestablished after the Fall of France in 1940.[1][2]
ActiveMay – June 1940
Allegiance
Polish government-in-exile
Polish government-in-exileBranch
Polish Air Forces in France
Polish Air Forces in FranceRoleFighter defence
| 5th Fighter Group | |
|---|---|
| Active | May – June 1940 |
| Allegiance | Polish government-in-exile |
| Branch | Polish Air Forces in France |
| Role | Fighter defence |
| Size | 7 people |
| Nickname | Kos |
| Engagements | World War 2 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Bronisław Kosiński |
The formation had 4 air victories without suffering its own casualties.[1][2]