Witold Łokuciewski (2 February 1917 – 17 April 1990) was a Polish fighter ace of the Polish Air Force in World War II who was given the nickname Tolo. Early life and time in the Polish Air Force He was born to Antoni Łokuciewski in Novocherkassk in the Russian Empire. His family moved to Vilnius in 1918. He then graduated from high school Jan Śniadecki in Oszmiana and gained his high school diploma in 1935. He then began studying at the Polish Air Force University in Dęblin. After his graduation in 1938 he was assigned to the 112 Fighter Squadron of the 1st Air Regiment located in Warsaw, Poland. As a part of the unit he fought in the defense of Warsaw in 1939 using a PZL P.11 plane. After the invasion of Poland by the USSR he along with the 112 Fighter Squadron escaped into Romania. Time in the French Air Force During the Battle of France Witold Łokuciewski fought in France starting from 17 May 1940 in a MS 406 fighter aircraft for the Polish air force established in France. He continued to fight for the French people until a radio call from the French Prime Minister, Philippe Pétain called for a ceasefire on 18 June when his Squadron ended flights. Later being evacuated to Great Britain on 21 June and being given the service number P1492. Time in the Royal Air Force On 2 August 1940 he became a pilot in the 303 Squadron a Polish lead squadron fighting for Great Britain being a part of the Royal Air Force and began flying missions shortly after. On 20 November 1941 he was given command over a squadron in the 303 Squadron. Łokuciewski saw considerable action through 1940–41. His pseudonym was "Tolo". During a mission taking place over German occupied France on 13 March 1942 his plane became damaged and forced him into an emergency landing. After landing Witold was imprisoned by the Germans and was taken to Stalag Luft III located in Żagań. During his time in the camp he took part of The Great Escape in 1944. He managed to escape along with 25 other prisoners. He was recaptured a few days later he was caught again by Germans in Legnica. During May 1945 as the war was ending he was liberated and taken back to England. He was reassigned to 303 Squadron on 29 November