We invite you to discover the fascinating history of aviation through our interactive calendar.
The American aircraft manufacturer Curtiss-Wright Corporation was founded through the merger of 12 companies. The company’s production peak came during World War II, when Curtiss-Wright produced over 29,000 aircraft, 142,000 aircraft engines, and 146,000 propellers.
The airship LZ-127 “Graf Zeppelin”, measuring over 130 metres in length, moored at Gliwice airfield after a demonstration circuit of the city. 200,000 people admired the arrival of the mighty airship.
Leopold Kwiatkowski made a 130 km cross-country flight from Tęgoborze to Wola Michowa near Łupków in the Bieszczady Mountains, reaching an altitude of 1,500 metres.
Francis Gabreski, son of Polish emigrants and the top American fighter ace of the European theatre of World War II, achieved his record 28th aerial victory.
A Piper Navajo carrying skydivers crashed at Topolów near Częstochowa. Eleven people were killed and one was injured.
The Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków presents the rich history of Polish aviation through unique exhibits and interactive thematic exhibitions, educating and inspiring all who dream of the skies. It is a place where aviation tradition meets modernity, offering visitors an unforgettable experience.
