Mark Addison, of Boston, Lincolnshire, has written a beautiful set of words in tribute to the Polish airmen of RAF 300 (Polish) Squadron who flew from Faldingworth Airfield, Lincolnshire, in WW2. They suffered dreadful losses, but fought with the highest courage alongside the British airmen. Their bravery was legend throughout the armed forces during the war.

In September, 2007, a memorial to these brave men will be dedicated in a service at Faldingworth church and later at the old airfield. The memorial is made of pieces of concrete from the wartime runway, and the remains of shot-down Polish-crewed Lancasters which have been recovered from France.

The song is titled 'For Those Who Will Not Know Me', and tells the story of how the men of 300 Squadron fought through Europe, came to Lincolnshire, and gave their lives in our defence. I will be singing Mark's words, with my own tune, to open the church service - it will be a proud moment for me, and it's one I await eagerly.

The people of Britain, as well as the rest of the world, have a lot to thank those Poles for. IMHO.