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

17 March
17 March
1933
93 years ago

Crash of the PWS-19

On this day in Warsaw, during a test flight, the prototype reconnaissance-bomber PWS-19 crashed. Test pilot Kazimierz Kazimierczuk saved himself by parachute; the other crew member was killed. Work on the aircraft was not continued after the accident.

17 March
1970
56 years ago

Maiden Flight of the Cobra 17

On this day, the Polish competition glider SZD-39 Cobra 17 made its maiden flight.