Author: Karol
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Boeing AH-64 Apache. 2024
On September 8, 2022 (Thursday), Minister of National Defense Mariusz Błaszczak announced that the Republic of Poland has submitted an official inquiry to the United States regarding the purchase of 96 Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopters. Negotiations began, fortunately without the participation of the Polish-language media, which prefer to remain silent after the aggression of the…
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Leonardo Falco Evo. 2023
The first BAL Falco Evo flight was made in December 2003. The system was started to be developed by Selex ES. The system was introduced into use in 2009. Selex ES, then acquired by Galileo Avionica, then Leonardo-Finmeccanica and Finmeccanica, and now Leonardo. Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a term commonly used in the 1970s. Currently,…
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Airbus Helicopters H-145. 2023
Airbus Helicopters H-145 is a light, twin-engine, multi-role helicopter, currently produced by Airbus Helicopters. To begin with, it should be written that the helicopter has several markings, which is closely related to organizational changes in the European helicopter industry. Initially, the helicopter was designated BK-117, then Eurocopter EC-145, and currently Airbus Helicopters H-145.
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Boeing Vertol CH-47 Chinook. 1961
The Boeing CH-47 Chinook is a heavy military transport helicopter. The prototype made its first flight on September 21, 1961. In 1962, the helicopter was introduced into service and is currently (2023) still in operation. By 2012, over 1,200 units were produced. The Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter is in service with: USAF, RAF, Japan, Australia,…
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Aeroklub Nowotarski. Lot widokowy. 2023
On August 23, 2023, we had the opportunity to participate in a sightseeing flight with a Cessna C-172 Skyhawk aircraft, registration SP-ANT "Kanarek". As a side note, we will mention that the SP-ANT registration used to be carried by the PZL An-2 TD aircraft No. 1G98-64. The Cessna C-172 aircraft was bought by the Aeroclub…
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North American T-28 Trojan. 1949
The North American T-28 Trojan is a radial engine military trainer aircraft developed and manufactured by North American Aviation and used by the US Air Force and US Navy since the 1950s. In addition to training and training applications, the T-28 Trojan was successfully used as an anti-partisan aircraft, mainly during the Vietnam War. The…
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De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk. 1946
De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk is a Polish aircraft, because it was built by Polish designers. The designers of the De Havilland Canada DHC-1 Chipmunk aircraft were engineers Wsiewołod J. Jakimiuk and Wiesław Stępniewski. Designer Wsievolod J. Jakimiuk is the main creator of the PZL-50 Jastrząb aircraft.
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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…