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3 unusual facts about Bolesław Orliński


Bolesław Orliński

He test-flew all PZL fighter prototypes, from the PZL P.1 designed by Zygmunt Puławski in 1928, through the PZL P.6, PZL P.7, PZL P.8, PZL P.11, PZL P.24 to PZL P.50

Flying the PZL.5 he participated in the Challenge 1930 international touring planes contest, but failed to finish due to engine failure on 26 July.

PZL.4

The prototype was flown on 8 January 1932 in Warsaw by Bolesław Orliński (markings SP-AGY).



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