| Adam Ostrowski | |
| Birth Date: | 15 February 1919 |
| Birth Place: | Borysław |
| Death Date: | 9 March 2018 |
| Death Place: | London |
| Nationality: | Polish |
Adam Mieczysław Ostrowski (15 February 1919 in Borysław[1] – 9 March 2018 in London)[2] was a Polish RAF pilot who fought in World War II and was active in Polish organisations.
As a military pilot, Ostrowski flew in the 317 "Wileński" RAF Fighter Squadron, where he served as a lieutenant. Later he was promoted to colonel.[3] He remained in Great Britain after the war. He became involved in Polish expatriates and veterans' activities. In 1990, he became the Chairman of the Polish Airmen's Association in London.[4] On 11 November 1990 he was awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta by the President of Poland in exile Ryszard Kaczorowski.[5] On 23 July 2012, in recognition of outstanding merits in the activities for the benefit of Polish-born veterans, President Bronisław Komorowski awarded him the Commander's Cross with the Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta.[6]
He was one of eight Polish Spitfire pilots to sign a special edition print to commemorate the Polish contribution to the Battle of Britain.[7]