We invite you to discover the fascinating history of aviation through our interactive calendar.
The RWD-6 rally aircraft made its maiden flight. At the controls of this type, Franciszek Żwirko and Stanisław Wigura won the Challenge international air rally on 28 August 1932. On 11 September of the same year, they were killed in an RWD-6 crash.
The Soviet multi-role piston-engine helicopter Mi-4 made its maiden flight. The collection of the Polish Aviation Museum includes Mi-4A (transport) and Mi-4M (a version equipped with a magnetometer for anti-submarine warfare) helicopters.
The SZD-21 Kobuz glider, the second Polish aerobatic glider after the Jastrząb, made its maiden flight. One Kobuz is an exhibit at the Polish Aviation Museum.
During a demonstration flight at the Paris Air Show, a Soviet supersonic passenger aircraft Tu-144 crashed. While performing a tight manoeuvre, the aircraft broke apart in mid-air. Six crew members and 8 people on the ground were killed.
The PZL Kania helicopter made its maiden flight – a Polish modification of the Soviet Mi-2 involving the installation of Western engines and avionics. A Kania in Polish Police livery is an exhibit at the Polish Aviation Museum.
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.
