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The Polish Air Force (Polish: Siły Powietrzne, lit. 'Air Forces') is the aerial warfare branch of the Polish Armed Forces. Until July 2004 it was officially known as Wojska Lotnicze i Obrony Powietrznej (lit. ' Aerial and Air Defense Forces '). In 2014 it consisted of roughly 26,000 military personnel and about 475 aircraft, distributed among ...
Polish Air Force checkerboard (1993 to present) Checkerboard on a Mikoyan MiG-29 of the Polish Air Force. The Air Force checkerboard (Polish: szachownica lotnicza) is a national marking for the aircraft of the Polish Air Force, equivalent to roundels used in other nations' air forces. It consists of four equal squares, of which the upper left ...
Of all the early operators of military aircraft, Germany was unusual in not using circular roundels. After evaluating several possible markings, including a black, red, and white checkerboard, a similarly coloured roundel, and black stripes, it chose a black 'iron cross' on a square white field, as it was already in use on various flags, and reflected Germany's heritage as the Holy Roman Empire.
This article presents the military ranks of the entire Polish Armed Forces as well as the rank insignia used today. The system of rank insignia is a direct descendant of various systems used throughout history by the Polish Army.
A Polish Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon during a military exercise, 2017 Since 2011, the Armed Forces are in the middle of a long-term modernization program. Plans involve new anti-aircraft missile systems, ballistic missile defense systems, a Lead-In Fighter Trainer (LIFT) aircraft, medium transport and combat helicopters, submarines ...
Military eagles (Polish: orły wojskowe) are military insignia used in the Polish Armed Forces, based on the White Eagle of the Polish coat of arms.They are used on elements of military uniforms such as hats and buttons, as well as on military banners, flags, medals, emblems, publications etc.
English: Polish Air Force flag. Adopted in 1993. (until 2004. as military aviation flag) Polski: Flaga Sił Powietrznych. Wprowadzona w 1993.
Template: Ranks and Insignia of NATO Air Forces/OF/Poland. 1 language. ... Polish Air Force [1. Marszałek Polski: Generał ...