The Muzeum Wojska Polskiego (Museum of the Polish Army) at ,
is closed. Only left is the Antonov An-26
Former Aircraft collection
Tupolev Tu-2S 8 Polish Air Force
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Avia B-33 Douglas C-47A Skytrain Ilyushin Il-2m3 Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21PF Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29G Mil Mi-2P Mil Mi-8T Mil Mi-14PS Mil Mi-24D Petlyakov Pe-2FT PZL 130TC-1 Orlik PZL Mielec I-22/M93K Iryda PZL Mielec TS-8 Bies PZL Mielec TS-11 bis B Iskra Sukhoi Su-22M-4 Tupolev Tu-2S Yakolev Yak-9P Yakolev Yak-40 |
The park surrounding the Muzeum Wojska Polskiego (Museum of the Polish Army) was home to an open-air exhibition of heavy military equipment (tanks, artillery, aircraft and mine detection and diffusion).
PZL 130TC-1 Orlik 018 Polish Air Force
Key Highlights of the Muzeum Wojska Polskiego
1. Historical Artifacts
- Medieval and Early Modern Era:
- A collection of swords, spears, and armor, including Polish hussar armor, famous for its distinctive “winged” design.
- Napoleonic Wars and 19th Century:
- Artifacts related to Poland’s participation in Napoleonic campaigns and uprisings against foreign rule.
2. 20th Century Military History
- World War I:
- Exhibits on Poland’s struggle for independence, including uniforms, rifles, and medals.
- World War II:
- Extensive displays of weapons, equipment, and personal items from Polish soldiers fighting on all fronts, such as the Polish Armed Forces in the West and the Home Army (Armia Krajowa).
- Exhibits detailing Poland’s resistance during the Nazi and Soviet occupations.
- Cold War and Modern Era:
- Military gear from the Polish People’s Army (Ludowe Wojsko Polskie), including uniforms and vehicles used during the Cold War.
Special Sections
- Polish Air Force:
- Exhibits dedicated to the contributions of Polish pilots, including their pivotal role in the Battle of Britain during WWII.
Photos Ruud Boots