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  • Aviation radars. 2014.

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    Karol

    Radiolocation is one of the techniques used in navigation. Radiolocation uses the straightness of propagation of electromagnetic waves and the phenomenon of their reflection from obstacles. Thanks to this, it is possible to locate, track and determine the position of airborne objects. Radiolocation is divided into: Active – radar (radiolocator) sends a radio signal and…

  • Radars 1990.

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    Karol

    The events of 1989 were a major breakthrough for the Republic of Poland. On July 1, 1991, in Prague, the Warsaw Pact was dissolved. By 1993, the occupation army of the Moscow state had left the territory of sovereign Poland. It is a pity that Moscow state agents were not removed at that time. We…

  • Lotnicze Warsztaty Doświadczalne LWD Junak, Zuch. 1948

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    Karol

    The LWD Junak and LWD Zuch planes were developed by the Experimental Aviation Workshop in Łódź, and after their liquidation, the program was transferred to the PZL Okęcie Communication Equipment Factory in Warsaw. The first prototype was flown on February 22, 1948. The planes turned out to be successful and the Junak 2 and Junak…

  • Lotnicze Warsztaty Doświadczalne LWD Szpak. 1945

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    Karol

    The LWD Szpak plane was a passenger and operational machine. The plane was built shortly after World War II. Three prototypes and a series of 10 LWD Szpak 4T aircraft were built.

  • Lotnicze Warsztaty Doświadczalne LWD Żak. 1947.

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    Karol

    Aviation Experimental Workshops LWD Żak plane, training and acrobatic plane. The LWD Żak plane belonged to the same family as the LWD Szpak plane. He made his first flight on March 23, 1947. In plans, it was the basic aircraft for flying clubs. Two-seater (side by side), single engine, cantilever, mixed low wing design. The…

  • General airport – Part 4. 2013

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    Karol

    The taxiway strip is the area where the taxiway is the main element. The taxiway strip is always wider than the taxiway itself and significantly exceeds the wingspan of the taxiing on it. Throughout its width and length, there must be no obstacles that might damage the airplane. A good example is the Boeing B-52…

  • Pruszcz Gdański Airport. 2013.

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    Karol

    Pruszcz Gdański is a city in the Pomeranian Province, in the Gdańsk County, located on the Radunia River. It belongs to the Gdańsk agglomeration, although it has never been mentioned in the same breath with Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. The city of Pruszcz Gdański is only 5 km away from Gdańsk. The National Road No.…

  • Wicko Morskie Airport. 2013.

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    Karol

    Wicko Morskie Airport on the Map of the Republic of Poland. 2013 year. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman

  • 50 Assault Aviation Regiment in Elbląg. 1952-1952

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    Karol

    Imperial policy of the CCCP and the war in Korea led to Poland being forced, to the development of armaments beyond the country’s defense needs. As part of them, the 13th Assault Aviation Division was established. Elbląg was chosen as the stationing place. At that time, the 6th Air Assault Regiment was stationed at the…

  • Elbląg Airport. 2013.

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    Karol

    Elbląg (Latin name Elbinga, Prussian name Elbings). The city has poviat rights and is located in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. It is one of the oldest cities in Poland. It is situated at the mouth of the Elbląg River to the Vistula Lagoon. According to data from June 30, 2012, 123,977 inhabitants lived here.