Polot

PL
EN

Author: Karol

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 17

    —

    —

    Karol

    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

    —

    —

    Karol

    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

    —

    —

    Karol

    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

    —

    —

    Karol

    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.

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 13

    —

    —

    Karol

    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.

  • The mission of PMC Orlik 6. 2015.

    —

    —

    Karol

    On December 15, 2014, the President of the Republic of Poland, Bronisław Komorowski, signed a decision on the use of the Polish Military Contingent (PMC) as part of the Allied Forces of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in the military airspace surveillance mission of the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Lithuania and the Republic…

  • PZL Mielec M-15 Belfegor. 2015.

    —

    —

    Karol

    The sad news reached me a few days ago from Mielec, namely that the main constructor leading the construction of the Belphegor aircraft, MSc. Kazimierz Gocyła. I would like to express my deep regret and condolences to the family and friends of the deceased constructor. I would also like to perpetuate the memory of this…

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 12

    —

    —

    Karol

    A new reality has come. After the German occupation, came the Soviet occupation. The structures of the new state were being built with the blessing of the Kremlin. The first offices of the People’s Republic of Poland and the first ministries were organized. At the same time ruthlessly combating the pre-war legal order. Some people…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-29. 2014.

    —

    —

    Karol

    In July 2014, it was the 25th anniversary of the MiG-29 fighter aircraft in Polish Military Aviation. On this occasion, parties were organized, decorations were given and officers were given. Several air shows were organized during which Polish pilots demonstrated their skills.

  • Polish Aviation Industry – Part 10

    —

    —

    Karol

    General Ludomił Rayski, head of the Aeronautics Department of the Ministry of Military Affairs pursued such a policy that the entire Polish Aviation Industry should be concentrated in state hands. This had good and bad sides. However, for Zakład Plage i Laśkiewicz it meant nationalization or liquidation. This happened when the order for 50 Lublin…