Tag: Second World War
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PZL P.7a Polish Fighter Aircraft
The PZL P.7a was developed by the Polish aircraft manufacturer Państwowe Zakłady Lotnicze (PZL)with its first flight occurring in 1930. The aircraft was designed by Zygmunt Puławski, who created an innovative gull-wing configuration that became a distinctive feature of Polish fighter aircraft of this era. This high-wing design provided excellent pilot visibility and structural advantages. Read more
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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