In May 1942, the Polish destroyer Błyskawica was instrumental in saving the towns of Cowes and East Cowes, on England's south coast, from worst damage during a huge German air raid.

Many thanks to Patrick Eden for this video idea!

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Credits: US National Archives; US Department of Defense; Maria Kalinowska; Freedom Weird; Kenraiz; Darkone; Google Maps; Friends of the ORP Błyskawica Society; Patrick Eden
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