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  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 20

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    The first aviation science and research facility in Poland was established in 1921 and was called the Military Aviation Research Center. In August 1926, the facility was transformed into the Aviation Technical Research Institute, which in August 1936 changed its name to the Aviation Technical Institute. This facility researched and assessed airplanes, aircraft engines and…

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 19

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    Description to the photo: The SB Lim-2 A nb 2004 aircraft. The aircraft manufactured by CCCP, built on December 22, 1954, as the MiG-15 UTI No. 27004. Delivered to Poland on January 4, 1955. Rebuilt on January 30, 1967, on SB Lim-1A nb 2704/2004 in WZL No. 2 in Bydgoszcz. The rear of the fuselage…

  • Tender for helicopters. 2015.

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    Karol

    There has been talk of the necessity to purchase new helicopters for the Polish Army since 2004, i.e. after signing the contract for 48 F-16 multi-role combat aircraft. At that time, the French side emphasized that it was time to shop in Europe. By implication, come a trade with the US.

  • Nowy Targ Airport. 2015

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    Description of the photo: Cessna 172 SP-ANT registration called "Kanarek" starts in Nowy Targ. The plane of the Nowotarski Aeroclub is intended for sightseeing flights. Such a registration was carried by the An-2 aircraft used many years ago by the Polish Army and the Polish Aero Club.

  • Nowy Targ 2015. 7th Aviation Picnic in Nowy Targ.

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    Karol

    The Nowy Targ Aviation Picnic has already entered the calendar of aviation events in Poland for good. The event is getting bigger every year. This year’s picnic was held for the seventh time on August 15-16, 2015 (Saturday-Sunday). The host was Aeroklub Nowotarski.

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 18

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    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,…

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 17

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    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.…

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 16

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

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 15

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    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…

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 14

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    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.