Mateusz Iżycki was born in Odessa 22nd February 1898. After a distinguished military career in Poland, he became the commander of the Polish Transport Unit in Africa 1940-1942 and delegate of the Polish Air Force in the Middle East from 1942–1943. On September 14, 1943, he was appointed Inspector of the Polish Air Force, he held this position until January 1948 (corresponding British RAF rank: Vice Air Marshal).

He died 12th February 1952 (aged 53) and his grave lies in Northwood Cemetery in the London Borough of Hillingdon, Greater London, England

(memorial ID 88766539)

Jerzy Bajan was born in Poland 4th April 1901.

In 1927, he served as a fighter pilot in 114th Fighter Escadre in Lida, from 1928 moved to Kraków and renamed the 122nd Fighter Escadre of the 2nd Fighter Regiment. He became the head of the Cadet School in Dęblin when Germany invaded Poland. Prior to this he was the winner of the International Air Trophy 1934 and an experienced aerobatic display pilot.

During WW2 he was appointed Senior Polish Liaison Officer R.A.F. Fighter Command and post war became the President of the Polish Air Force Association in the UK.

Bajan died June 1967 (aged 66) and his grave is also at Northwood Cemetery

(memorial ID 88761423)

One of the core missions of The Polish Air Force Memorial Committee is "to support and encourage the creation and maintenance of other memorials to members of the Polish Air Force, proving a financial contribution where appropriate"

Both the graves of these two important PAF figures require work to bring them back to their original state.

Mateusz Iżycki - deep clean of grave stone, cost £500.

Jerzy Bajan - remove existing degraded lead lettering, resurface marble gravestone and reapply the lead work, cost £2500.

With your help, we hope to raise the required funds to complete this important restoration.

Thank you.