In Odporyszów near Tarnów, aviation pioneer Jan Wnęk was seriously injured in an accident involving a hang glider of his own design. He died in hospital on 10 July from his injuries.
20 June
1951
75 years ago
Maiden Flight of the Bell X-5
The experimental American Bell X-5 aircraft, the first aircraft with variable-sweep wings, made its maiden flight.
20 June
1958
68 years ago
Maiden Flight of the Wessex
The British multi-role military helicopter Westland Wessex made its maiden flight.
