Polish 42nd Reconnaissance Escadrille

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The 42nd Reconnaissance Escadrille (Polish : 42 Eskadra Rozpoznawcza) was a unit of the Polish Air Force at the start of World War II. The unit was attached to the Pomorze Army.

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PZL.23B Karaś

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