Calendar

We invite you to discover the fascinating history of aviation through our interactive calendar.

30 October

31 October

1 November

31 October

1918

108 years ago

First Airfield of the Republic

On the night of 30–31 October, a unit under Captain Roman Florer took over Rakowice airfield from Austrian hands – the first airfield of the Republic of Poland, on whose grounds the Polish Aviation Museum in Kraków has operated since 1963.

31 October

1940

86 years ago

Battle of Britain Summary

The Battle of Britain ended. During the battle, Polish airmen achieved 203 confirmed and 35 probable aerial victories over German aircraft, and also damaged 36 enemy machines. Thirty-three Polish pilots were killed.

31 October

1956

70 years ago

Landing at the South Pole

A US Navy C-47 Skytrain transport aircraft became the first to land at the South Pole.

OPENING HOURS

Day of the week	Opening hours

April

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

09:00 – 17:00

Wednesday

09:00 – 17:00

Thursday

09:00 – 17:00

Friday

09:00 – 17:00

Saturday

09:00 – 17:00

Sunday

09:00 – 17:00

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Calendar

First Airfield of the Republic

Battle of Britain Summary

Landing at the South Pole

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