" The gallant Polish soldiers, sailors and airmen have fought beside my Force in many parts of the world and everywhere have won their high regard. In particular, we in this country remember with gratitude the part played by Polish airmen in the Battle of Britain, which all the world recognizes as a decisive moment in the war. It is my earnest hope that Poland, may, in the tasks now confront the Allied nations, achieve the reward of all her courage and sacrifices."
                                                                                                            His Majesty King George VI. May 8th, 1945.

Commanders:
20 Feb 1941 S. Brzezina ►7 Aug 1941 H. Szczesny ►12 Nov 1941 J. Brzezinski ►16 Mar 1942 P. Ozyra ►30 Apr 1942 S. Skalski ►2 Nov 1942 Z. Czaykowski ►29 Apr 1943 F. Kornicki ►1 Jan 1944 W. Miksa ►25 Aug 1944W. Gnys ►28 Aug 1944 M. Chelmecki ►17 May 1945 P. Niemiec ►6 Sep 1945 M. Trzebinski
Locations:
20 Feb 1941 Ackilngton ►25 Apr 1941 Ouston ►27 June 1941 Colerne ►5 July 1941 Fairwood Common (S. Wales) ►6 Aug1941 Exeter ►1 Apr 1942 Northolt ►1 Sep 1942 Woodvale ►3 Jan 1943 Northolt►1 Feb 1943 Kirton in Lindsey ►5 Apr 1943 Martlesham on Heath(Suffolk) ►2 May 1943 Heston ►7 June 1943 Perranporth (Cornwall) ►3 Aug 1943 Fairlop ►15 Sep 1943 Northolt ►1 Apr 1944 Deanland ►26 Apr 1944 Chailey ►28 June 1944 Appledram ►6 July 1944 Ford ►3 Aug 1944 Plumetot (France) ►5 Sep 1944 Londiniere ►10 Sep 1944 Vendeville ►3 Oct 1944 Deurne (Belgium) ►11 Oct 1944 St. Denijs Westrem ►13 Jan 1945 Grimbergen ►9 Mar 1945 Gilze Rijen (Holland) ►13 Apr 1945 Nordhorn (Germany) ►28 Apr 1945 Fairwood Common ►2 June 1945 Varrelbusch (Germany) ►10 Sep 1945 Ahlhorn ►15 Dec 1946 Portreath
Aircraft:
20 Feb 1941 Hurricane MkI ►20 July 1941 Hurricane MkII ►7 Dec 1941 Spitfire MkV ►23 Sep 1943 Spitfire MkIX ►1 May 1945 Spitfire MkXIV.

Above: The 317 Squadron's badge.