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Author: Karol

  • Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite. 2018.

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    Karol

    The development of the Seasprite helicopter was initiated in the late 50’s in response to the US Navy’s demand for a sufficiently fast and compact naval helicopter for military missions. The Kaman design, received the corporate designation K-20. The helicopter was positively assessed, which led to the conclusion of a contract for the construction of…

  • Poznań Air Show. 2018.

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    Karol

    On 19-20 May 2018 (Saturday, Sunday), in the capital of Wielkopolska, in Poznań, at Ławica EPPO Airport, an international air show called Poznań Air Show 2018 was held. It was the third, third event of this type after AEROFESTIWAL 2016, and the fourth if we add to that the shows from 1991 (27 years ago).

  • Jagodne Military Exercise Area. 2018

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    Karol

    The Jagodne military training ground is one of the few operating training grounds in Poland at the moment (2018). Like a typical training ground, yet with an extraordinary history of the unparalleled struggle of the Polish nation for freedom, independence and dignity.

  • Airbus Helicopters EC-135. 2009

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    Karol

    In January 1995, the EC-135 helicopter made its first public appearance at the Heli-Expo convention in Las Vegas, at which prospective buyers were reportedly impressed by the appearance and performance. Another feature that became apparent after entering service was the low noise level, partly due to the fenestron tail. The EC-135 has been the quietest…

  • Michaił Mil Mi-14. 1981

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    Karol

    In 1981, the Mi-14 PŁ and Mi-14 PS versions were purchased for the Polish Navy. At the beginning of the 20th century, there were 10 Mi-14 PŁ and 3 Mi-14 PS in the Polish Army (Navy).

  • Tragedy Tu-154 M nb 101 with President Lech Kaczyński on 2010-04-10. Part 4.

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    Karol

    On April 11, 2018 (Wednesday), the day after the eighth anniversary of the Smolensk attack, the subcommittee headed by Minister Antoni Macierewicz (the most fiercely attacked person by freemasons and liberals) presented the Technical Report of the Tupolew Tu-154 M plane crash of April 10, 2010 year, or actually the Smolensk Assassination.

  • Polskie Wytwórnie Samolotów. Wyd. Księży Młyn. 2018

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    Karol

    In March 2018, a book entitled "Polskie Wytwórnie Samolotów" was published by the Księży Młyn Publishing House in Łódź. The author of the publication is Karol Placha, an enthusiast of Polish Aviation, especially the history of aviation. Author of the POLOT.net portal, operating since 2007.

  • Zachęta i Sparta – Andrzej Paściak. 2018.

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    Karol

    For years, the history of military aviation has aroused keen interest among the next generations of Polish youth. Good literature, which is abundant on the Polish market, plays an invaluable role in igniting this enthusiasm. And that is why, with undisguised joy, we present another publication on aviation.

  • Michaił Mil Mi-8 in Poland, civilian. 1967

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    Karol

    In the times of People’s Poland, state-owned companies initially used Mi-8 helicopters belonging to the Polish Army. Later, several new Mi-8 helicopters were purchased, including by Aeropol and Instal. After the socio-economic changes, companies bought Mi-8 helicopters from the secondary market.

  • Michaił Mil Mi-8 in Poland, military. 1967

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    Karol

    The first Mil Mi-8 helicopters were purchased for the Polish Army in 1967. They were bought for tasks for rapid response units. They were supposed to quickly deliver assault platoons with medium-caliber armaments instead of fighting. Then these helicopters were to support the army from the air. Finally, they were to evacuate the wounded from…