
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | SP-BLC |
Other Marks: | 11 |
Aircraft Original Type: | RWD RWD-8 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | RWD RWD-8 |
Aircraft Version: | RWD RWD-8 |
C/n (msn): | 206 |
Operator Titles: | LOPP - Liga Obrony Powietrznej i Przeciwgazowej / Aeroklub Warszawski |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | Warsaw - Pole Mokotowskie (closed)Map |
Country: | Poland |
Airport Codes: | None |
Event: | Krajowe Zawody Lotnicze 1938 |
Photo Date: | 24 August 1938 |
Photo from: | AirHistory.net Photo Archive |
Photo ID: | 309016 |
Photo Comment |
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Polish National Aviation Competition. Number 12 is SP-BKW. The RWD-8 was a notable trainer and light reconnaissance / liaison type, over 550 examples of which were built. LOPP, a Polish paramilitary organisation, supported RWD and funded aircraft for the aero clubs. The Polish air force had 350 RWD-8 planes on strength in 1398 and they saw frontline service the following year. Photo from: Narodowe Archiwum Cyfrowe This photo was added on 9 December 2020, and has since been viewed 1913 times. |