Author: Karol
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NH Industries NH90. 2023.
The NHIndustries NH90 is a medium-sized, twin-engine, multi-role military helicopter. It was developed in response to NATO requirements for a combat helicopter that would also be capable of operating in naval aviation. The NH90 was developed and manufactured by NHIndustries, a company owned by Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo (formerly AgustaWestland) and Fokker Aerostructures. The first prototype…
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Westland Sea King. 2023.
The Westland WS-61 Sea King helicopter is a British licensed version of the American Sikorsky S-61 helicopter of the same name. The Westland WS-61 Sea King was built by Westland Helicopters. The helicopter is significantly different from the American version. It has Rolls-Royce Gnome engines (derived from the American General Electric T58 engine) fitted. The…
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Westland Lynx. 2016.
The Westland Lynx is a British multi-role twin-engine military helicopter designed and built by Westland Helicopters. Production was carried out at the Yeovil, Somerset, England factory. The first flight was made on March 21, 1971. Originally, the helicopter was designed as a machine for both civil and maritime use. Military interest led to the development…
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Transall C-160. 1963.
Transall C-160 is a military transport aircraft that was developed jointly by France and Germany. The name "Transall" is an abbreviation derived from the name of the production consortium Transporter Allianz. The consortium included MBB (Germany), Aerospatiale (France) and VFW-Fokker. The aircraft was developed for the military of France and West Germany, but also for…
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WSK PZL Świdnik Mi-2 SP-ZXU. 2023.
The Mil Mi-2 helicopter is one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world. In the NATO code Mi-2 was named Hoplite. (Hoplite is a heavily armed foot soldier in ancient Greece from the 7th to the 4th century BC). The helicopter also received several dialectal names, including the most popular "Kettle". It was designed…
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Museum in Tomaszowice near Krakow. 2023.
Tomaszowice is located north-west of the center of Krakow, near the motorway ring road of the Capital of Lesser Poland. It is 14 km from Tomaszowice to the center of Krakow, 12 km to John Paul II Airport, 76 km to Katowice, 83 km to Katowice Airport, 107 km to Tarnów, and 293 km to…
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Airport in Gorzów Wielkopolski. 2023.
Gorzów Wielkopolski is a city in Poland in the Lubuskie Voivodeship, in the Gorzów County. Gorzów Wielkopolski received city rights in 1257. The area of the city is 85.72 km2. In 2022, the city’s population was 118,011. The city lies on the Warta River. Gorzów Wielkopolski is located on a strongly undulating terrain, with a…
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Rockwell B-1 Lancer. 2023.
The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is an American intercontinental precision strike heavy bomber. The aircraft made its first flight on December 23, 1974. It was commissioned on October 1, 1986. 104 examples were built. Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a bomber with variable wing geometry. The aircraft are operated by the USAF. The B-1B is one of…
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Boeing B-52. 2023r.
The American Boeing B-52 bomber is an older generation aircraft, which, however, thanks to its durable construction, armament load and range, is still a significant strike force of the USAF. Since the accession of the Republic of Poland to NATO on March 12, 1999, B-52 aircraft have played an important role in deterring the bandit…
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Red Forest training ground. 2023.
The name Czerwony Bór was used already in the 15th century. It was used to describe the Moraine Hills, which divided the southern Łomża Land into the eastern and western parts. The locals also called this hump the Great Mountains or the Long Mountains. The area of the hills was about 15,000 hectares. The first…