Logo of the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków

Lesson 1: On Both Sides of the Iron Curtain – Military Aviation in the Cold War

The most significant conflicts of the Cold War era from an aviation perspective. From the Korean War to the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan, military aviation played a key role. It was a vital element of the nuclear powers’ strategy and supported strategic points across the globe.

Core curriculum:

Point LI of the Core Curriculum for Grades V–VIII, History, secondary school

Point LII of the Core Curriculum for Grades V–VIII, History, secondary school