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

20 March
20 March
1938
88 years ago

Maiden Flight of the Wicher

On this day, the PZL.44 Wicher passenger aircraft made its maiden flight. This all-metal, twin-engine aircraft with retractable landing gear carried 14 passengers and 4 crew members. Only one Wicher was built; serial production could not be launched before the outbreak of war.

20 March
1959
67 years ago

Maiden Flight of the Pliszka

On this day, the training and aerobatic glider PZL M-3 Pliszka made its maiden flight – the first Polish glider of all-metal construction.