Author: Karol

During the German occupation in Kalisz, in 1941, an industrial plant was established, which took the name "Zollern – Werke – Weser Flug". The main task of the plant was the repair of military vehicles for the needs of the eastern front. Mainly trucks and their engines were repaired here. As the front line approached,…

PZL Rzeszów is one of the largest companies in the aviation industry in the Republic of Poland. The establishment of the company producing aircraft engines in Rzeszów dates back to 1937, i.e. during the heyday of the Second Polish Republic. The company built piston and turbine aircraft engines for combat aircraft, transport aircraft and helicopters.…

PZL Świdnik is one of the largest helicopter manufacturers in the world. Since 1954, the factory in Świdnik has been building helicopters.

The beginning of the 50’s brought significant changes to the military, aviation and industry. The reasons for these changes are to be found in the tense international situation; the blockade of Berlin (1948-1949), the creation of a new NATO military bloc (August 24, 1949) and the war in Korea (1950-1953). So in the aggressive policy…

In 1951, Okęcie was incorporated into Warsaw as a district. At the same time, the construction of a housing estate for employees of the aviation industry began. The estate was called "Okęcie Lot" and was located between Żwirki i Wigury, 17 Stycznia, F. Hynka streets and allotments.

Of course, not all workers in the aviation industry went on a wandering war. Many had families in the country and they were older in age, so after their escape to the east in September, they returned to their homes, waiting for further developments. Many did not survive the hard years of the German occupation.