Author: Karol
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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…
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Airport in Tarnogród near Biłgoraj. 2023
Tarnogród is a small town located in the Lublin Voivodeship, in its southern part, in the Biłgoraj district, by the provincial road No. 835 Przeworsk – Sieniawa – Tarnogród – Biłgoraj. From Tarnogrod to: Rzeszów is 75 km, Przemyśl is 78 km, Lublin is 106 km, Krakow is 225 km, Warsaw is 267 km.
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4th Training Aviation Wing. 2008-…
The 4th Training Aviation Wing was formed on October 14, 2008. The patron of the tactical union is Brigade General Pilot Witold Urbanowicz (since January 27, 2011). On December 31, 2009, the commemorative badge of the 4th Training Aviation Wing was introduced, and on April 18, 2011, the recognition badge of the 4th Training Aviation…
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3rd Transport Aviation Wing. 2009-…
On April 1, 2007, the 3rd Transport Aviation Wing was established. The patron of the tactical union was Colonel Pilot Bolesław Orliński, who became famous for his flight on the route Warsaw – Tokyo – Warsaw. On August 15, 2011, the unit received the banner. Unit Day is celebrated on June 1 each year. The…
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1st Tactical Air Wing. 2009-…
Already in 2006, when the Lockheed Martin F-16 Jastrząb aircraft were introduced to the armament of the Polish Air Force, it was decided to gather the remaining combat units that were armed with MiG-29 and Su-22 aircraft under one commander. MiG-21 aircraft were withdrawn in 2003. This is how the 1st Tactical Air Brigade was…
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Airport in Polska Nowa Wieś near Opole. 2023.
The Polska Nowa Wieś airport is the airport of the Opole Aeroclub. Address: Opole Aeroclub, ul. Ozimska 71 D, 45-368 Opole. The landing field is ground. Two RWYs were designated on it. The first RWY with dimensions of 650 m x 100 m, in the direction of 13 / 31 (127° – 307°). The second…
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Bednary Airport near Poznań. 2009.
The airport is located in the small town of Bednary, in the Pobiedziska Commune, Wielkopolska Province. Despite the short distance from Poznań (about 30 km), access to it is difficult. Bednary is not located on any important trade route. There are also no railways there. Access only by municipal roads. Bednary Airport is located on…