Category: Aircraft
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PZL P.7a Captured by Germany
PZL P.7a Captured by Germany Following the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, the Luftwaffe captured various Polish aircraft, including several PZL P.7a fighters. Some captured P.7as were used by the Germans for training, though the exact number of aircraft captured intact is not precisely documented. Most P.7as were either destroyed in combat during Read more
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LWS-6 Żubr
The LWS-6 Żubr (PZL.30 Żubr), meaning “bison” in Polish, was a twin-engine medium bomber developed in the mid-1930s by the Lubelska Wytwórnia Samolotów (LWS) in Lublin, Poland. The origins of the LWS-6 can be traced back to 1932 when Zbysław Ciołkosz designed the PZL.30 as a 12-passenger airliner. However, Polish Airlines LOT opted for the Read more
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PZL P.7 Operated by Romania
PZL P.7 Operated by Romania When the German and Soviet invasions of Poland created a hopeless military situation in September 1939, many Polish aircraft and aircrew fled to neighbouring countries to avoid capture. Around a dozen PZL P.7 fighters were withdrawn to Romania, arriving as part of the broader evacuation of Polish air assets during Read more