Author: Karol
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WSK PZL Świdnik Mi-2 Ch Chekla. 2024
The Mil Mi-2 helicopter is one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world. In the NATO code, the Mi-2 was named Hoplite. (A hoplite is a heavily armed infantry soldier in ancient Greece from the 7th to the 4th century BC). The helicopter also received several dialect names, including the most popular one: Kettle.…
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CASA C-101 Aviojet. 2022
CASA C-101 Aviojet is a Spanish military training aircraft. The first flight took place on June 29, 1977. A total of 143 units were built. The plane was used by the air forces of Spain, Chile, Honduras and Jordan. In 2022, Spain withdrew Aviojet’s CASA C-101 aircraft from service.
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25th Fighter Aviation Regiment in Pruszcz Gdański. 1954-1966
In 1951, the 10th Fighter Aviation Division was established, based in Słupsk. The Division was to include; 28. PLM in Słupsk, 25. PLM in Pruszcz Gdański and the third one unspecified. The basic Regiment in the Division was, of course, the 28th PLM, which remained in the Polish defense system for many years.
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22 Malbork Tactical Air Base. 2011-…
On January 1, 2011, the 22nd Tactical Air Base was established on the basis of the 40th Squadron and the 22nd Air Base. MiG-29 planes are operated in Malbork. On November 2, 2015, the 22nd Tactical Air Base in Malbork was named after Brigadier General, pilot Stanisław Skalski. By decision of the Ministry of National…
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22 Malbork Air Base. 2001-2010
Until 2000, the 41st Fighter Aviation Regiment operated at the Malbork Airport, operating MiG-21 aircraft. On January 1, 2001, the 22nd Air Base (Unit 1128) and the 41st Tactical Aviation Squadron were established on the basis of the 41st Fighter Aviation Regiment. 22. The base was subordinated to the 2nd Air Defense Corps.
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21st Tactical Air Base. 2010 – …
There was a prospect of liquidating the unit after the Su-22 aircraft were withdrawn from service, i.e. in the period 2015 – 2018. This was not done because the Su-22 aircraft were still being renovated. In 2019, information appeared that Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft may be based here.
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21st Air Base. 1999 – 2010
In 1999, a decision was made to establish the 11th Air Base at the airport in Świdwin. The 11th Air Base officially began operations on January 1, 2000. In 2002, it was decided to change the numbering of the Base from No. 11 to No. 21. The 11th Air Base operated in 1999. – 2002,…
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Mikojan and Guriewicz MiG-23 from Bagicz. 1989
In 1989, in the CCCP, the tsar was Mikhail Gorbachev, who tried to make communism with a human face. Military détente between the East and the West continued. The threat of potential war in Europe has diminished. The former adversaries now looked at each other friendly. This does not mean, however, that disarmament has taken…
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14th Transport Aviation Squadron in Powidz. 2007-2010
On November 5, 2007, celebrations were held in Powidz to mark the commencement of operations of the 14th Transport Aviation Squadron. On January 31, 2008, there were changes in the subordination of some aviation units. From January 31, 2008, the 3rd Transport Aviation Brigade took over the 33rd BLot Powidz under its direct subordination.
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13th Fighter Aviation Regiment in Łęczyca. 1951-1971
At the beginning of August 1951, in accordance with the plan, DWL Order No. 064/org, the formation of the next 13th PLM in the 5th DLM began. The staff of the 1st PLM became the personnel base, and the place of formation was the Warsaw – Bemowo airport. Pilot Major Stanisław Więcek was appointed as…