Czechoslovak military units in Poland

After the occupation of the rest of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, directed MS. exiles in Poland. On 30 fourth when Czechoslovak consulate in Krakow established Cs. Foreign military group. Initially, the main task of the transport of MS. Soldiers from the protectorate to France. Total this way left about 1,200 soldiers, including about 500 pilots. After the deterioration of Polish-German relations in the summer of 1939 the Polish army MS. military camp exiles in Little Bronovicích. After the invasion of Poland by Germany was third on the 9th Presidential Decree I. Moścického established Czech and Slovak Legion under the command of General Leo Prchaly. At the airport Gora Pulawska originated fourth 9th MS. Observation Squadron, equipped aircraft Potez XXV and RWD-eighth

Cs. legion was not for the quick succession of events of the war already dressed, armament consisted of several light machine guns. The decline in Romania was 14 9th situated antiaircraft defense of the city Hluboczek Wielki 25 MS. Three soldiers with machine guns. Their fire shot down two planes, one MS. soldier fell.

Between 18 and 19 9th greater part of MS. Polish Legion under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Svoboda was captured by the Red Army after the attack in eastern Poland. A smaller part of the gendarmerie, under the command of Captain F. Wild was interned in Romania. Last MS. airmen flew from Poland to Romania 22nd 9th