Author: Karol

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 PFM. 2011.

    In February 1966, deliveries of MiG-21 PFM type 94 aircraft began. The first 10 machines were delivered to Poland on February 4, 1966. Another 25 were delivered on August 5, 1966. They were serial planes; 94 A 40 .., 41 .., 42 … All aircraft were handed over to the 40th and 41st PLMs. In…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 PFM. 2010.

    "Delta" wing with chamfered ends, 57 degrees slant, total area 23 m2, symmetrical wing profile CAGI S-12, relative thickness 4.2% at the base and 5% at the end, wedging 0 degrees, rise -2 degrees, chord u bases 5.97 m, at the end 0.46 m, the structure is the main, auxiliary, front and rear girder. Covering…

  • Fly Fest Piotrków Trybunalski. 2017.

    The PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader is an excellent agricultural and firefighting aircraft. The preliminary design of the PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader aircraft was completed in January 1975. The construction documentation was prepared in July 1975. Serial production started in 1978. In Poland, planes are currently used to fight forest fires. PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader SP-ZWG…

  • Gdynia Aerobaltic Airshow. 2021.2

    The Red Arrows are the UK’s Royal Air Force representation team. The Red Arrows team was formed in 1965, and the first show was on May 6, 1965 at RAF Little Rissinton in the Cotswolds. Initially, they were flown on Folland Gnat planes, of which there were 7 copies. During the first year, the band…

  • Gdynia Aerobaltic Airshow. 2021.1

    On August 21 and 22, 2021, LOTOS Gdynia Aerobaltic 2021 air shows took place at the Babie Doły airport. It was the fourth edition of these shows (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). It was probably the largest air show in Poland in 2021. The event was organized at a high level. LOTOS Gdynia Aerobaltic is a…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 PF. 2011.

    MiG-21 PF type 76 – the first delivery to Poland on April 14, 1964. There were 4 planes. On October 26, 1964. another two MiG-21 PF aircraft were delivered. By the end of 1964 a total of 21 (other sources quote 17) items were delivered. The planes were built at the Gorki plant. In total,…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 PF. 2010.

    MiG-21 PF No. 761901 nb 1901 Czyżyny 2006. The emblem 1. PLM Mińsk Mazowiecki on the fuselage. Compared to the MiG-21 F-13, the larger inlet cone and the entire front fuselage section are clearly visible. The superstructure can be seen above the fuselage with fuel tank No. 7. Photo by Karol Placha Hetman.

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 F-13. 2011.

    1 MiG-21 F-13 type 74 nb 1217 No. 741217 – the first MiG-21 in Poland. He came to the Aviation Training Center (CSL) to Modlin. Then up to 4/2. PLM Goleniów. After leaving the service, the plane was transferred to a school in Zamość. In 1994 it was sold to a foreign collector in the…

  • Mikojan i Guriewicz MiG-21 F-13. 2010.

    The "Delta" wing with bevelled ends (0.3 m), slant 57 degrees, total area 23 m2, symmetrical wing profile CAGI S-12, with a relative thickness of 4.2% at the base and 5% at the end, wedging 0 degrees, elevation -2 degrees, chord at the base 5.97 m, at the end 0.46 m. The structure is the…

  • Tomaszowo airport near Żagań. 2021.

    Tomaszowo is a town in Poland located in Lubuskie Province, Żagań County, Żagań Commune. The former Żagań – Tomaszowo military airport is located in the village. The airport in German was named Sagan Küpper. The Tomaszowo airport is located 7 km from Żagań.