303 Squadron
News, Reviews & Events — 2011
This page contains News, Reviews & Events from 2011 dealing with 303 Squadron, either in whole or in part. Complete listings can be found in the News, Reviews & Events Archive under Media Room in the main menu. Other years for this title can be found under the News, Reviews & Events tab in the menu at the left of this page.
December 2–4, 2011 – Washington, D.C. – Polish Perspectives at National Council for Social Studies – 303 Squadron was among the Aquila Polonica books exhibited in the Polish Perspectives booth at the 2011 Annual Conference of the National Council for Social Studies, held December 2–4, 2011 in Washington, D.C.
November 17–20, 2011 – ASEEES Annual Convention in Washington, D.C. – 2011 marked our second year exhibiting at the ASEEES Annual Convention (ASEEES is the Association for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, in case you wondered). This year we were in the nation’s capital, which gave us a wonderful opportunity to connect with the Polish Embassy and other Washington-area friends. All of the titles which we’d released by the time of the conference were on display and available for sale, including 303 Squadron. More…
November 12, 2011 – Washington, D.C., The Institute of World Politics – As part of the Fourth Annual Kosciuszko Chair Lecture, Aquila Polonica president Terry Tegnazian was invited to present to a standing-room-only audience, a multimedia program entitled “Extraordinary Heroes, Desperate Times” about 303 Squadron, the legendary Battle of Britain fighter squadron composed of Polish pilots under joint Polish-British command, which was the highest-scoring Allied fighter squadron in the entire Battle of Britain.
Oct/Nov 2011 – Smithsonian’s Air & Space Magazine features an excerpt from our award-winning book 303 Squadron: The Legendary Battle of Britain Fighter Squadron, by Arkady Fiedler, translated by Jarek Garlinski. Ace Polish fighter pilot and 303 Squadron Commanding Officer Witold Urbanowicz runs up against a revered British ritual during a critical moment in the Battle of Britain. Read the excerpt…
September 19, 2011 – Puszczykowo, Poland – Arkady Fiedler Museum – The Museum’s new scale replica of the Hawker Hurricane MK I which was flown by the fighter pilots of the legendary 303 Squadron during the Battle of Britain was unveiled at a moving ceremony at the Museum. The Museum’s Hurricane is coded “RF,” which was 303 Squadron’s code during the Battle of Britain. More…
August 3, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA, Wilshire Rotary Club — Aquila Polonica co-founder Terry Tegnazian presented “Heroic Stories Make Epic Reads,” focusing on those audacious and charismatic Polish fighter pilots of 303 Squadron whose superb aerial combat skills helped save England during the Battle of Britain. Wilshire Rotarian and US Army Air Force WWII veteran pilot Al Woodhill said about the Poles “Those guys were tough!” and sat at the front table so he could hear every word! More…
May 23–26, 2011 – New York City – Book Expo America – Aquila Polonica books 303 Squadron and Maps and Shadows showcased at National Book Network booth at 2011 BEA.
May 23, 2011 – Aquila Polonica Press Release – “Aquila Polonica Books Win Four 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards: 303 Squadron Scores Gold Award for Best History Book, Silver Award for Design,” announcing win of a Gold and three Silver Awards for 303 Squadron, The Ice Road and Maps and Shadows. Read the press release…
May 23, 2011 – Bringing Home the GOLD (and the SILVER)! – 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards — Aquila Polonica books won one gold and three silver awards at the 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards, the premier awards competition in independent publishing, on Monday night, May 23, in New York City. More…
May 10, 2011 – Publishers Weekly – “IBPA Announces Ben Franklin Award Finalists,” singling out 303 Squadron and Aquila Polonica Publishing along with two other entries. Read the announcement online or pdf...
May 7, 2011 – Independent Book Publishers Association Press Release – “IBPA Names Benjamin Franklin Awards Finalists,” singling out 303 Squadron and Aquila Polonica Publishing along with two other entries. Read the announcement pdf…
May 5, 2011 – Aquila Polonica Press Release – “Aquila Polonica Books Named Finalists in 2011 Benjamin Franklin Awards: Independent Publisher’s WWII Novel, Memoir and History Titles Honored in Four Categories,” re: 303 Squadron (History, and Interior Design:1-2 Color), The Ice Road (Autobiography/Memoir), and Maps and Shadows (Historical Fiction). Read the press release…
April 2011 – College & Research Libraries News – In its review, College & Research Libraries News says that Aquila Polonica’s 303 Squadron “vividly captures the drama, the danger, and the spirit of the times.” Read the review pdf…
Spring 2011 – The Cosmopolitan Review – 303 Squadron is “a riveting read” says Cosmopolitan Review. “Descriptions of aerial battles are vivid and frightening” in this “superb new translation” and “beautiful book” from Aquila Polonica. Read the review online or pdf…
March 6, 2011 – The Atlantic highlights 303 Squadron – “The Unknown Knowns” by Sanjay Saigal, re: 303 Squadron and Polish heroism in defense of Britain. Read the article pdf…
March 5, 2011 — Battle of Britain and Spitfire Warbird Appreciation Day — Commemorative Air Force, Southern California Wing — Aquila Polonica co-founder Terry Tegnazian gave a presentation on the legendary Polish fighter pilots of 303 Squadron, whose daring and skill helped save England during the Battle of Britain, before a standing-room-only audience of more than 400 people. More…
March 3-4, 2011 – Rochester, MN – Polish Perspectives at the Minnesota Council for Social Studies – 303 Squadron was among the Aquila Polonica books exhibited at the Polish Perspectives booth at the 2011 Annual Conference of the Minnesota Council for Social Studies held March 3-4, 2011 in Rochester, MN.
March 2011 – Flying Magazine – Compelling and thoughtful article titled “Forgotten Adventure in Real Time” by Flying columnist and West Coast editor Lane Wallace, about 303 Squadron. Read the article online, online pdf, or print pdf…
February 2011 – Polish-American Journal – Calling 303 Squadron a “lively epic,” in its glowing review the Polish-American Journal says “Readers feel they’re in those planes.” Read the review…
January 30, 2011 – Elk City Daily News Reviews 303 Squadron – 303 Squadron is reviewed in the Elk City Daily News, Elk City, Oklahoma. “The Polish airmen had qualities which overcame all obstacles…they scored the most ‘kills,’ suffered the fewest losses, were celebrated by the British public, the media and the English king for their pivotal role in saving England.” Read the review…
January 26, 2011 – Ventura, CA – KKZZ 1400AM Radio – Host Bill Frank interviews Aquila Polonica co-founder Terry Tegnazian about those cocky, audacious, charming and charismatic Polish fighter pilots of 303 Squadron, who were the highest-scoring Allied fighter squadron during the Battle of Britain (approx. 16 minutes):
January 2011 – The Sarmatian Review – In its review, the Sarmatian Review says that Aquila Polonica’s 303 Squadron does “a terrific job bringing to life an extraordinary moment in the history of the war and of Europe’s complex and violent twentieth century.” Read the review online or pdf…
