| Polish Air Force Academy [1] | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Motto | Pro Patria Semper |
| Established | 1927 |
| Type | Military academy |
| Commendant | Lt. Gen. Pil. Dr. Jan Rajchel |
| Location | Dęblin, Poland |
| Campus | Deblin AFB |
| Nickname | School of Eagles |
| Website | http://www.wsosp.deblin.pl |
The Polish Air Force Academy (Polish: Wyższa Szkoła Oficerska Sił Powietrznych) is located in Deblin, eastern Poland. The Air Force Academy is an accredited university for the undergraduate education of officers for the Polish Air Force. It was established in the interwar period in 1927.
Faculties
PZL-130 Orlik
The cadets undergo training in one of the following specialties:
- Jet Fighter Pilot
- Helicopter Pilot
- Navigator
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircraft Maintenance
Equipment
| Aircraft | Origin | Type | Versions | In service | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS-11 |  Poland |
Trainer | TS-11 bis D TS-11 bis DF TS-11 MR |
54 | Turbojet |
| PZL-130 Orlik | Poland |
Trainer | 28 | Turboprop | |
| PZL SW-4 Puszczyk | Poland |
Light Helicopter | 7 | 13 on order | |
| Mi-2 | Poland /  Soviet Union |
Utility Helicopter | 16 | Superseded by PZL SW-4 |
Many other aircraft visit Deblin Air Force Base on daily basis. Aircraft such as: Mig-29, F-16, PZL W-3 Sokół, C-295 and many others.
References
- ↑ "WSOSP - Strona główna". Wsosp.deblin.pl. http://www.wsosp.deblin.pl. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
Coordinates: 51°33′27″N 21°51′35″E / 51.5575°N 21.85972°E
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