Author: Karol
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The Mi-24 tragedy on 2009-02-27
The tragic disaster took place near Inowrocław, on February 27, 2009, in the late evening hours. During the program of aviation training with the use of combat means, after entering the combat-attack course, in preparation for participation in the next mission abroad, in Afghanistan, the Mi-24 helicopter piloted by the crew consisting of: crew commander…
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Babie Doły Airport. 2009.
Gdynia – Babie Doły airport has the IATA code; QYD and ICAO code; EPOK (Europe Poland OKsywie). Has geographic coordinates; 54.34 N 18.31 E. It is located near the Gdynia districts of Oksywie and Babie Doły. It has two runways. Concrete RWY (orientation) 14/32, 2,500 m long, 60 m wide and PCN 051 R /…
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PZL An-28 M-28 Bryza Skytruck. 2009
The PZL M-28 is a modern aircraft designed to perform many tasks, and above all, transport tasks. The airplane belongs to those with the characteristics of shortened take-off and landing. the plane was developed in the 1980s at Antonov’s office in Kiev, and then the license was sold to Poland. At PZL Mielec, the airframe…
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F-16 Jastrząb. 2008
On January 14, 2008, the 2nd Tactical Air Brigade began a new training year full of new challenges. The current flight training program on F-16 aircraft has been enriched with elements of the use of aviation armament purchased under the F-16 program, which includes, among others:
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Iliuszyn Ił-18. 1961
Iliuszyn The Ił-18 is a transport, passenger plane used in Poland by LOT Polish Airlines and the Polish Army. Most of the aircraft were made with a cabin adapted to Class I, with 87 seats. During the renovation, they were completely converted into economy class with 99 seats. Repairs were carried out in plants in…
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Antonow An-24. 1966.
Hardly anyone remembers that the Antonow An-24 planes were used in Poland not only by LOT Polish Airlines, but also by the Military Aviation. The fact that the An-24 aircraft was used as an LSD (flying command post) is also little known. In general, the Antonov An-24 airliner was a successful design and the An-26…
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Generał Pilot Stanisław Skalski – Katarzyna Ochabska. 2007.
I am just after reading the biographical book entitled Stanisław Skalski, by Ms Katarzyna Ochabska. Before I read it, it seemed to me that the figure of General Pilot Stanisław Skalski was well known to me. Being interested in the Polish Military Aviation, I read almost all available information about this great pilot and the…
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Ćwiczenia Anakonda 08. 2008.
On September 19-26, 2008, the largest military exercise in our country, codenamed Anakonda ’08, was conducted. It was an exercise for all Polish military components. About 7,000 soldiers, 1,400 vehicles, 43 aircraft and 19 ships took part in it. The main exercise sites were the training grounds in Drawsko and Ustka as well as sea…
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PZL I-22 Iryda and epitaph. 2008.
The PZL I-22 Iryda was probably the last training and combat aircraft developed by Polish designers. A plane that was needed on the one hand and unwanted on the other. Following his over 20-year career, one gets the impression that he arose from rape and was later aborted.