Sochaczew 2008-01-14
32 Aviation Regiment of Artillery Recognition.
32 Aviation Regiment of Tactical Recognition in Sochaczew.
1963 – 1998.
History 32. PLRT.
In 1963, at the Bielice airport near Sochaczew, the 21st reconnaissance aviation regiment was based. Because reconnaissance aviation developed and a new air technique was introduced, therefore organizational changes were necessary. On April 12, 1963, the order of the Aviation Army Commander No. 030/Org. On its basis, the 21st Reconnaissance Regiment became the 21st Aviation Regiment of Tactical Recognition, and on the basis of its part it was established for the functioning of the 32nd Aviation Regiment of Artillery Recognition as JW.1031. These changes became clear when we see the equipment that was used by both regiments. 21. PLRT left IL-28 aircraft, i.e. aircraft of distant (tactical) recognition.On the other hand, 32. Plast has accepted various types of Lim aircraft, as well as helicopters, i.e. close recognition.
Organizational structure 32 PLRA:
- 1 of the Tactical Recognition Aviation Squadron.
- 2 of the Tactical Recognition Aviation Squadron.
- 3 of the Tactical Recognition Aviation Squadron – was dissolved in 1989. – The last commander was Maj. Pil. Wiesław Wojtasiak.
- Flight security and insurance battalion.
- Supply battalion.
- Technical squadron.
At that time, the basic reconnaissance aircraft were; single-seater Lim-2 R, Lim-2, two-seater SB Lim-2 A, SB LIM-1. Helicopters were the second group; SM-1, SM-2.
On February 19, 1964, 32. Plast received a banner as a gift from the society of the city of Kutno.
MiG-21 R. 1972.
In 1968, the first two copies of the MiG-21 R reconnaissance aircraft No. 94 R 011422, 94 r 01423 appeared in Poland, which replaced Lim-2 R. They were introduced for equipment 41. PLM in Malbork and began service on September 28, 1968. In 1969, another two MiG-21 arrived in Poland. In 1971, there were already 12 copies of these aircraft. It was planned that the most important hunting regiments were equipped with the key of such aircraft. Just like it was with Lim-2 R aircraft. However, it turned out that, of course, the machines collect information very quickly, but there is later a problem with its interpretation in relation to the entire area of Poland. Since the MiG-21 R range is sufficient in relation to the country, it was intentional to collect all the MiG-21 R reconnaissance aircraft in one regiment. The choice fell to the airport in Sochaczew.
The first reconnaissance MiG-21 R was brought to Sochaczew on January 13, 1972 by Soviet pilots. The adopted machines had factory numbers: 94r01064, 94r021071, 94r021125, 94r021273, 94r021311, 94r021375, 94r021412, 94r022051, 94r022097, 94r02213, 94r022355, 94r022426, 94R022503 and 94R022617. Aircraft, as in previous supplies, both the R version and earlier varieties, did not have tactical numbers, signs of state affiliation, as well as operating inscriptions.Simultaneously with aircraft, “D” and “R” reconnaissance tanks were delivered, some of which flew installed directly on the aircraft.In the same month (January 1972) another batch of aircraft was delivered, with factory numbers: 94r021085, 94r021101, 94r021139, 94r021507, 94r022089, 94r022111, 94r022301, 94r022402, 94r022533 and 94r022657, at the same time finishing the delivery of this version. In a total of 4 years, 36 aircraft in 5 throws were brought to Poland, which was equipped with 32. PLRTIA, creating the core of reconnaissance aviation. The first 12 copies were also transferred to Sochaczew.
MiG-21 R aircraft served for a long time. In 1990, there were 32 pieces in Polish aviation. As a result of the lack of financial resources from the first half of 1991, the first batch of 7 machines was directed to cassation at the airport in Mierzęcice. Therefore, in mid-1991, 32 PLRT had 24 MIG-21 R aircraft and 6 MIG-21 Aircraft UM. The machines targeted at cassation were newer machines, which, however, had a second renovation. The other machines were already made at the end of the 80-year-old and had a lot of Resurs.
MiG-21 aircraft in 32 PLRTIA.
LP MIG-21 R DATE NOTE NOTE
R Type 94 R The first planes in the MiG-21 R version were purchased in 1968. Deliveries; 2 pieces of 1968, 2 pieces 1969, 8 pieces 1970, 24 pieces of 1972,
A total of 36 pieces. Planes were built at the Gorki plant. The aircraft went to the armament of 32 PLRT (Aviation Regiment of Tactical Recognition) in Sochaczew.
1 R 1422 / 94R011422 28.09.1968 Until 1969 in 41 PLM in Malbork.
2 R 1423 / 94R011423 28.09.1968 Until 1969 in 41 PLM in Malbork.
3 R 1064/94 R 1064 1969 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
4 R 1071/94 R 1071 1969 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
5 R 1125 /94 R 1125 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew. After the service, he went to the Museum in Czyżyny. (2002, 2007).
6 R 1916 /94 r 1916 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
7 R 2213/94 R 2213 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
8 R 11 .. / 94 a 11 .. 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
9 R 11 .. / 94 a 11 .. 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
10 R 11 .. / 94 a 11 .. 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
11 R 11 .. / 94 a 11 .. 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
12 R 11 .. / 94 a 11 .. 1970 Initially not in Sochaczew. Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
13 R 94R01064 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew. From this copy, all new aircraft went to Sochaczew.
14 R 94R021071 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
15 R 94R021125 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
16 R 94R021273 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew. The engine caught fire during the start of the MiG-21 R NB 1273 aircraft. Pilot officer Jeleniewski performed an emergency landing. The plane stopped outside the airport. The pilot survived and the plane was deleted.
17 R 94R021311 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
18 R 94R021375 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
19 R 94r021412 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
20 R 94R022051 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
21 R 94R022097 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
22 R 94r022213 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
23 R 94r022355 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
24 R 94R022426 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
25 R 94R022503 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
26 R 94R022617 13.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
27 R 94R021085 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
28 R 94R021101 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
29 R 94R021139 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
30 R 94R021507 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
31 R 94R022089 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
32 R 94r022111 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
33 R 94R022301 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
34 R 94r022402 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew. In the 70s, the most photographed.
35 R 94R022533 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
36 R 94R022657 25.01.1972 Used in 32 PLRT Sochaczew.
Planes in service remained for a long time. In 1990, there were 32 pieces in service, and in 2000, 10 pieces. In 1991, 7 machines were sent to the cassation. These were the latest machines that awaited the second main renovation. Older machines were just after the second renovation, which is why they remained in service. 7 machines were lost during service, with only one in the disaster.
In 1983, the regiment changed its name to the 32nd Aviation Regiment of Tactical Recognition.
On 19.09.1998, the last flight in 32 PLRT was made by MiG-21 R 1912 aircraft. Effective MiG-21 R and MiG-21 UM goes to 3 PLM (EX 62) in Krzesiny.There, devoid of reconnaissance apparatus, they served as typical fighters until October 2000.
During all service, 7 machines were lost in 32 PLRT, with only one in the disaster.
Disforming 32 PLRT. 1998.
In August 1998, 32 PLRT was dissolved.
Commanders 32 PLRA/T;
- May 22, 1963 – September 28, 1971 – Col. Pil. Leon Krzeszowski.
- September 28, 1971 – 4 December 1972 – Col. pil. Jerzy Rybicki
- December 4, 1972 – March 8, 1976 – Col. pil. Mieczysław Ciesielski
- March 8, 1976 – April 11, 1979 – Lt. Col. pil. Zbigniew Molak
- April 11, 1979 – 12 December 1981 – Major Dipl. pil. Zdzisław Domański
- December 12, 1981 – May 2, 1984 – Major Dipl. pil. Jan Piszczyński
- May 2, 1984 – November 15, 1989 – Lt. Col. pil. Stefan Gąsecki
- November 15, 1989 – August 9, 1992 – Lt. Col. pil. Eugeniusz Pawłowski
- August 9, 1992 – December 23, 1992 – Major Dipl. pil. Krzysztof Zbroja
- December 23, 1992 – May 26, 1997 – Major Dipl. pil. Józef Kurczap
- May 26, 1997 – January 7, 1998 – Capt. Dipl. pil. Marian Jeleniewski
- January 7, 1998 – June 25, 1998 – Lt. Col. Marek Dębski.
Aircraft in 32 PLRA/T;
- SB LIM-1 / SB LIM-2 A-29 pcs.
- Lim-2 / Lim-2 R-28 pcs.
- MiG -21 R – 36 pcs.
- MiG -21 PFM – 8 pcs.
- MiG-21 US / MIG-21 UM-11 pcs.
- TS -8 – 4 pcs.
- TS -11 – 9 pcs.
- An -2 – 4 pcs.
- SM -1 – 10 pcs.
- SM -2 – 10 pcs.
- Mi -2 – 4 pcs.
Written by Karol Placha Hetman