Author: Karol
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North American P-51 Mustang. 1940
The North American P-51 Mustang is a fighter aircraft used by North American Aviation. The prototype was first made on October 26, 1940. The aircraft was put into service in 1942. The aircraft was operated in many countries, and the service ended in 1984, when the Dominican Republic withdrew these aircraft from its military aviation.…
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Cracow. Sightseeing balloon. 2023
For several years in Krakow, on the Vistula boulevards, there has been a viewing balloon available to everyone. The balloon is filled with helium and is a tethered balloon. During the flight, the balloon takes up to 30 people on board, including the pilot. During the flight with passengers, the balloon rises to a standard…
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Air Show Radom. 2023
On August 26-27, 2023, the 17th edition of the Air Show took place in Radom. The organizer was the Military Property Agency, in cooperation with the General Command of the Branches of the Armed Forces. The previous Air Shows took place in 2018, five years ago. Although in 2021, there was an Open Barracks Day…
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Parade in Warsaw. 2023
On August 15, 2023, the Republic of Poland celebrated a double holiday: In the Catholic Church, August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The second holiday celebrated on this day is the Polish Army Day, as a memory of the Miracle on the Vistula River, i.e. the defeat of…
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RWD-DWL. RWD-13. 1935
Experimental Aviation Workshops, abbreviated as DWL, was a Polish aviation company that designed and produced aircraft under the designation RWD. The abbreviation RWD stands for the names of the constructors: Stanisław Rogalski, Stanisław Wigura and Jerzy Drzewiecki. As a time frame we can assume: December 1925 – September 1, 1939.
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Airport in Świdwin. 2017
Świdwin Airport is located in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship. The airport has an EPSN code. It has geographical coordinates 53 47 25 N 15 49 39 E (53.791N 15.826E). It lies at an altitude of 116 m above sea level (381 ft), according to other data 120 m above sea level. Radio frequency info 128.5.…
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Airport in Świdwin. 2016
On July 1, 2010, the 21st Tactical Air Base began operating. It was created after the decision of the Minister of National Defense No. Z-31/Org./P1 of August 25, 2009. The new unit brought together the 21st Air Base, 7th ELT, 8th ELT and 40th ELT in its structures. Operationally, it is subordinated to the 1st…
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Airport in Świdwin. 2015
On March 22, 2006, the official handover of the 23rd BLot from the 2nd Air Defense Corps in Bydgoszcz to the 1st Tactical Aviation Brigade in Świdwin took place. The order in this case was issued on March 2, 2006. The commander of the 2nd KOP Brig. drink Tadeusz Kuziora, in short soldier words, thanked…
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Airport in Świdwin. 2014
On the basis of the WLOP Commander’s Order No. 0142 of August 23, 1999, regarding organizational changes in WLOP, the 8th and 40th PLM-B were disbanded and on their basis the 8th Tactical Aviation Squadron in Mirosławiec was formed. 39th Tactical Aviation Squadron in Świdwin. 40th Tactical Aviation Squadron in Świdwin. 11. Air Base in…