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44 years on, Władysław Turowicz remains a much-cherished figure in Pakistan. Photo: gov.pl

Extraordinary true story of the Polish pilot who became Pakistan’s national hero

On December 28, 1948, around 30 Polish pilots, veterans of the Royal Air Force (RAF), touched down in the coastal city of Karachi, in Pakistan.

Photo: PAP/Radek Pietruszka

Poland receives first new-gen F-35 jet, joining ‘stealth elite’

Poland joins an elite group of countries equipped with stealth aircraft, enhancing its ability to operate with NATO allies.

An F-35 Lightning II test-fires an AMRAAM air-to-air missile off the California coast. Photo: U.S. Air Force, via Raytheon

Poland buys hundreds of guided aerial missiles from U.S.

Poland has signed a contract for the procurement of several hundred U.S.-made air-to-air missiles, a deputy defense minister announced on Friday.

Polish WWII bomber squadron mascot standing at

A remarkable tale of a canine Polish bomber squadron member

During World War II, amidst the chaos and danger of aerial combat, one unlikely hero emerged in the form of a small, scrappy dog named Ciapek. Adopted by the Polish 305 Bomber Squadron, Ciapek’s story is one of courage, companionship, and resilience that captured the hearts of those who knew him and has since become legendary.

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Aviation operations on Polish skies conclude as threat level drops

According to the operational command, the deployed forces and resources have returned to standard operational activities.

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Polish Air Force soldiers decorated for monitoring skies over the Baltic Sea

Polish Air Force soldiers stationed in Estonia as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing mission were awarded medals for successful service, the Estonian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.