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Foreign Documents Branch C I A Periodical Abstracts
7 October 1948
SCI I TIFIC
Number 72
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Abstracted in this issue?
Date
Polish Periodicals
"Skrzydlata Polska" (Polish Wings)
Cards 1-6, 92
Vol II
No 1 (8)
Jan 1946
Cards 7-12, 95
$o 2 (9)
Feb 1946
Cards 13-16
00 3 (10)
Mar 1946
Cards 17-21, 91
No 4 (11)
Apr 1946
Cards 22-26
No 5 (12)
May 1946
Cards 27,28, 84
No 6 (13)
Jun 1946
Cards 29-31, 89
No 7 (14)
Jul 1946
Cards 32,33
No 8 (15)
Aug 1946
Cards 34,35
No 9 (16)
Sep 1946
Cards 36-38, 87,88
No 10(17)
Oct 1946
Cards 39-44, 86, 96
Vol III
No 11(30)
Nov 1947
Cards 45-52, 90
No 12(31)
Dec 1947
Cards 53-61, 93,94
Vol IV
No 3 (34)
Mar 1948
Cards 62-72, 85
No 4 (35)
Apr 1948
Cards 73-83
No 6 (37)
Jun 1948
Distribution
State
9
Army
29
Navy
30
Air Force
6
NACA
1
I,C
5
ABC
RDB
7
CIA
10
FDB
19
120
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes, Trainer
Airplanes - Specifications
Jan 1946
"S-i Polish Training Plane" 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska." Vol II, No 1 (8) "
Plane constructed by E.geniusz Stankiewicz. Tested i
Mielce. Gives some of specifications.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes - Design
Airplanes
72T1
Jan 1946
"PO-2," Capt Antoni Mankowski, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 1 (8)
Plane formerly called the U-2. Detailed description
with diagram and figures.
FDB 72T3
POLAND/Aeronautics Jan 1946
Parachutes
"Theory of Parachuting," Lt Col Powalajev, it pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol. II, No 1 (8)
Gives mathematical and mechanical description of para-
chuting and opening of chute, increasing speeding of
descent and landing.
FDB . 72T5
'GLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
"Polish Gliders," R. Flach, Inspector, 2
"Sly' zydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
Feb 1946
Describes the glider schools at Grunow, Silesia; Zar;
and Kamienna Gore (Rocky Mountain); the headquarters
of glider schools at Sosnowiec and Goleezow. Gives
directions to these places and discusses their finer
points.
72T7
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Jan 1946
"Gliders, Preliminary Training for Flying," Rudolf
Weigl, Lig?, 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 1 (8)
Discusses advantages. and economy -of first training
all fliers an gliders. Gives instruction ea an flying
with gliders. Points out similarity yith planes,
and time that can be saved in later training.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Landing Fields
72T2
Jan. 1946
"Polish Glider' Fields," Romuald Flach, Glider In-
spector, 2 pp
"Slcrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 1 (8)
Gives map of Poland with most Important glider fields
and schools marked.. Also lists theist according to
regions.
FDB 72Tl?
USSR/Aeronautics
Model Construction
Parachutes
Jan 1946
"News from Abroad" 1/3 p
"Skrzydleta Polska" Vol II, No 1 (8)
Central Aeroclub in USSR reorganized safer the war.
Lists two new records,. W. Rcniuk, parachutist,
jumped from height of 13,108 meters; N. Trunchenkov,
model plane, longest duration of flight - 2 hours,
17 minutes, 48 seconds.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
7246
Feb 1946
"Gliders, Preliminary Schooling in Motorized Planes,"
Rudolf Wiegl, 1 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
Claims difficulty in regulating schedules in glider
training due to weather conditions could be solved
by use of motorized -glidere such as the prewar "Bak"
and ITS-8. plains where such training could be
undertaken and the smooth transition to regular
planes . "
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Feb 1946
"Theoretical Training In Gliders," A. Trzoinski, 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
States that standard of theoreticaal knowledge of
gliders is very low even among instructors:; Courses
in theory should be prerequisites to practical
training. Gives general scope of such courses and
subjects upon which they should touch, meteorology,
mechanics, parachutes, etc.
72T9
POLAND/Aeronautics Feb 1946
Parachutes, Operation
"Forced Parachute Jumps," Col Powalajew, 1 1/3 PP
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
Discusses proper jumping procedure; care of equipment.
Describes Lobanova parachute and proper way to aban-
don plane.
FDB 72T11
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Landing Fields
Mar 1946
"Polish Glider Fields," Romuald Flack, Inspector, 3/4j
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 3 (10)
Gives description and locations of glider fields at I
Gostc ie, Przywidz, Strzebieliuo, Lebork, Kempino,
and Pinczow.
FDB 72T13
POLAND/Aeronautics
Model Construction
Training, Aviation
"From the Life of the Aeroclubs" 3/4 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 3 (10)
Mar 1946
Opening of two new aeroclubs, one in Stettin, the
other in Deer Mountain, (Jelena Gora). Opening of a
workers' model-glider shop in Lwow. Theoretical motor
school will open in Warsaw.
FDB
72T15
POLAND/Aeronautics, Military Feb 1946
Mechanics, Aeronautical,
"Officer - Mechanics" 1 p
"Skrztdlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
Describes promotion ceremony at Technical Air School
f 3r s oncommisseioned officers. Graduates promoted by
Gen Korczyc. General mentions full cooperation with
Soviet air arm..
FDB 72T10
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Flight Training
Feb 1946
"Glider Flights From Towers," Adam Zientek, 3/4 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
-Presents methods of making such flights and de-
scribes a glider that could be used.
POLAND/Aeronautice
Airplanes, Commercial
Airlines
72T12
Mar 1946
"Polish Air Lines 'Lot'," Jan Wilczynski, Chief In-
spector, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 3 (10)
Explains that "Lot" had to start anew after the war.
Due to shortages, services were limited to govern-
ment. "Lot" obtained number of planes from USSR.
"However, lines are in a very poor condition despite
creation of routes between larger cities.
FDB 72T14
POLAND/Aeronautics ML- 1946
Gliders
Training, Aviation
"Training Glider of the Future," Adam Zietik, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 3 (10)
Complains about gliders in Poland, and explains
need of a new and more useful type., Makes recom-
mendations for new-type glider.
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Apr 194
"From the Life of the Aeroclubs" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 4 (il)
Creation of a Glider Institute in Bieisk. Unified
course for instructors by Civilian Air Ministry.
First All-Polish Glider Conference in Grunow.
FDB 72T17
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
"Beginning Gliders" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 4 (11)
Apr 1946
Describes country's interest in gliders and their
constant appeal. Lists places and dates where
training for gliders will be given in 1916.
FDB 72T19
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airlines
Gliders
"News at Home" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, no 4 (11)
Apr 1946
Reports Polish-Russian air conferences by which Poles
hope to obtain aviation equipment from Russia. Ex-
pansion of Polish Air Lines "Lot" to other cities.
Theoretical glider course in Krakow.
FDB
72T21
POLAND/Aeronautics
May 191+6
Gliders, Powered
Motors
"Motorized Gliders;" Capt Antcni Ma owski, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 5 (12)
Mentions Poland's prewar excellence in field of
motorized gliders. Defines a motorized glider.
Quotes from Civilian Air Ministry proper specifi-
cations for a motorized glider. Mentions motor which
could be used called "Gad,."
FDB 72T23
POLAND/Aeronautics
Q11ders
Training, Aviation
Apr 1946
"Polish Glider&' Rcmuald Flack, Inspector, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 4 (11)
Gives names and description of glider-schools and
centers at Malbork, Polichno, Gora Osona, Tegoborz,
Bodzov, Fordon, Liaie Katy, and Torun.
FDB 72118
GERMANY/Aeronautics
Jet Planes
Airplanes, Military
Apr 1916
"Propellers and Pistons-in Battle With Tomorrow's
Planes," Maj Janusz Przymianowski, 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polskat? Vol II, No 1 (11)
Disaaeaea German het planes used in the World War II
and methods of fighting them.
FDB 72T20
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes - Construction
may 1916
"From the Life of the Aeroclubs" 2/3 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 5 (12)
Club for plane construction formed at the Engineer-
ing School, Poznan.. Mentions Prof Zalinski.
FDB 72T22
POLAND/Aeronautics, Military May 1916
211ots, Air
Flight Training
"Training of Combat Fliers," F. Polynin, Gen of De-
fense, Commander Polish Air Forces, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 5 (12)
Explains, that people cannot rest on their laurels
but must train and maintain combat crews in constant
preparedness. Training must make use of all past
experiences and skills. Tactical as well as tech-
nical training for all personnel. Special care for
selection and training of officers.
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USSR /Aeronautic s
Model Construction
Engines Aitcraft
"News from Abroad" 1/8 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II,, No 5 (12)
Reports Russian contest for midget motors for flying
models.,
FDB 72T25
USSR/Aeronautics
Gliders
Communications
"Gliders in Air Communication" i p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 6 (13)
Experiments in use of gliders in air communications
by Civilian Air Institute in USSR. Mentions con-
structors Gribovskiy, Sybin. and Kolesnikov.
May 1946
Jun 1946
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Landing Fields
"Polish Gliders Field," Romuald Flack, Inspector,
2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 5 (12)
Gives name, location and descriptions of Polish
glider fields and centers at Borawa Gora, Dabrowka,
Rzadkono, Mosina, I oby1nica, Inowroclaw, Ostrow,
Bezmiechowa, Kroeno, and Zadzbork.
FDB 72T26
POLAND/Aeronautics
Model Construction
Glider, Power
POLAND/Aeronautics
Pilots, Air
Mechanics, Aeronautical
"Pegaz" 1 p
"Skrzydlata:Polska" Vol II, No 6 (13)
Description of winner of competition for design of
model motorized glider, "Pegaz."
FDB 72T27
.POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Jul 1946
"Report From the Unified Course for Glider Instruc-
tors" 2 pp
"SkrzydlataPolska" Vol II, No 7 (14)
States purpose of course. Explains theory as well. as
practice. Names some of instructors; number of
flights with damage resulting to equipment; number of
students in various categories and grades.
FDB
72T29
POLAND/Aeronautics, Military
Jul 1946
Jet Propulsion
Flight Training
"Book Reviews" 2/3 p
"Skrzydlata Polska"' Vol II, No 7 (14)
Reviews two articles in"Bellona" Army Monthly
Journal. Kazimierz Stawinski discusses Polish Air.
Force and Poland's new geographical position; in-
cludes maps. Roscislaw Ksionde discusses jet planes;
terminology poor. Reviews "General Flight In-
structions," War Institute, 1946; information
elementary in nature.
72T31
May 1946
Jun 1946
72T28
Jul 191+6
"Civilian School for Pilots and Mechanics at Lower
Ligotce" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska Vol II, No 7 (11.)
Opening of school at Lower Ligotce. Purpose of
school expansion of trained men in aviation, ex-
tension of air sports, and reserve for the army.
Director of civilian aeronautics, Zablocki. In
charge of the school was Lt Col Zenon Romanowski.
Names various instructors., As yet mart difficulties
to be overcome.
FDB
72T30
POLAND/Aeronautics,
Military
Aug 1946
Pilots, Air
"Eagles from Deblinski? s Nest" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 8 (15)
Over 200 fliers commissioned by Marshal Michal
Zymierski 21 Jul 191+6. Quotes part of speech given
to new officers by the Marshal.
FDB 72T32
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Gliders, Powered
Engines, Aircraft
"Misunderstanding of the Czechs"
i p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol Ii, No 8
(15)
Aug 1946
Comments on a Czech editor who misread an article on
Polish "Gad" engine for motorized gliders. States
that Czechs are producing two motors for sporting
planes, Walter-Mikron 4-111 and Walter-Minor 4-111
with a new engine, Walter-Minor 6-111 on its way.
USSR/Aeronautics, Military
Airplanes, Jet Propelled
Airplanes, Construction
72T33
Sep 1946
"Holiday of Friends in Arms (Russian)" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II,No 9 (16)
Holiday of the Red Air Forces, 18 August. Display of
Russian aviation including jet planes. Few comments
on Russian plane industry and politics.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes.' Jet Propelled
Bombs, Flying
72T35
Oct 1946
"Flying Bombs, Jet Planes, Air Turbines and Us" Col
Wiadwslaw Zaczkiewicz, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 10 (17)
Discusses possibilities for Polish aviation. Gives
examples of work in other coutries, US, Germany,
England, Discusses radical changes in bombs, engines,
and turbines.
72T37
USSR/Aeronautics, Military Nov 1947
Airplanes, Military
"Nineteen War Planes," Rudolf Urich, 3 pp
"Skrzydlataa Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
Brief description and profiles of 19 Russian War
planes-. KOR-l, MM-2, ARK-3, 1-15, 1-153,
1-16, YAK-1 YAK-7, m G-3, LAG-6 and 7, LA-5, SB-2,
TB-3, TB-6 B, TB-7 (ANT-14), DB-3 F, IL-2, PE-2, and
YAK-4.
72T39
SR/Aeronautics Sep 1946
Engines, Aircraft
"Russian Plane Motors," Lt Alfred Windholz,.2 pp
"Skr?zydlaata Polska" Vol II, No 9 (16)
Based on an article by in "USSR Motors After
the War". States that Russian plane engine con-
struction did not begin until 15 years ago. De-
scribes Russian motors during war; lists names and
features.
72T34
POLAND/Aeronautics
Pilots, Air
Oct 1946
Training, Aviation
"Motor School," Alekeaanxder Wasowicz, Instructor,
2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 10 (17)
Mentions central school for pilots and mechanics of
the Communications Ministry at Lower Ligotce.
Need for patience by both instructors and students.
Greatest shortage is of good instructors. Discusses
P0-2 training plane.
FDB 72T36
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Oct 1946
"Bulletin No 1 of the Air League," W. Leja, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 10 (17)
Explains bow Air League was formed and by whom.
Gives temporary heads, program of ca ntr?aa.l office in
training of fliers. Discusses maintenance of gliders,
planes, and interest in model building. Mentions
future publications. League is preparing a school
for instructors and maintains an air library.
FDB 72T38
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airports - Construction
Airports - Sites
Nov 1947
"News" 1/8 p
"S ?zydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
New airfield in Bydgoszcz on western side of city.
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USSR/Aeronautics
Gliders - Design
Glider
"Russian. Gliders," Rudolf Urich, 3 pp
Nov 1947
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
Description and profile views of ten Russian gliders,
including names of designers: "Stakhanov .oh," Off-
13, G-12, GmNr-7, MAK-8, MIB-2, SZ-10, "Oktyabrionok",
RF-3 (OA?19) ,fend US-5 (OKA-32).
POLAND/Aeronautics, Military
Airplanes - Construction
Airplanes, Military
72T41
Nov 1947
"The Family of YAKS," Vigand, Designer, 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
Discusses work of Yakovlev, since beginning of war.
Claims construction of YAKS makes mass production
easy. Tells of continual improvement of YAKS speed,
maneuverability, and armament.. Discusses work in
transport and communication planes by Yakovlev.
FDB
72T43
USSR/Aeronautics
Helicopters - Design
Dec
1947
"Russian Helicopter Constructions Feliks Pawlowicz,
Pilot, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 12 (31)
Brief history of prewar Russian helicopters. Men-
tions modern designers Kamov, Bratukhin, and.
Cheremukhina. Describes some of their planes.
FDB 72T45
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Pilots, Air
Dec 1947
"Mistakes Made by Glider Pilots," W1odzimierz Huaen,
31 PP
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 12 (31)
Invites instructors to send in their observations on
errors co aonly made by glider pilots. Discusses
state of glider training in Poland. Analyses same
common faults: in glider flying. Advice for Instruc-
tors rather than beginners.
FDB 72T47
POLAND/Aeronautics Nov 1947
Aerodynamics
"Zukowski, Mikolaj," Capt Alfred Windholz, 2
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
Subject was founder of modern aerodynamics; studied
theory of flight and related subjects. Gives his-
tory of his work in aviation.
72T42
USSR/Development Nov 1947
"Anniversary of Our Friends," Lt Col Stanislaw Bober,
3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
On 30th Anniversary of Russian Revolution, and its
effect on aviation. Gives history of Russian
aviation from beginning; names most important men.
New Five-Year Plan foresees further expansion of
aviation.
FDB
72T44
CZECHQSL)VAT
A/Aeronautics
Airplanes - Construction
Dec 1947
"Czech Plane Industry," Andrzej Plukcinski,
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 12 (31)
3 pp
Discusses quick recovery of Czech plane industry.
One hardship was decrease in skilled workers. De-
scribes products of leading Czech plane industries-.
Cakovice Plant, AVIA 36@ Chosen Plant, "SOK()L" MIA;
Otrolcovice Plant, ZLIN 22, ZLIN 122, ZLIN 23, ZLIN
24, ZLIN 281; Karlin. Plant, FRAGA K 114, FRAGA E 117,
PRAGA E 210; Letaany Plant, l ?V 101, LETOV 290;
72T46
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Vysocany Plant, AERO 45; and Hzftek Plant, HK 101.
72T46
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Airplanes - cons,
"AlLL.ne Cons true t:3.
"Skrzydlata Polska "
Gives short description of l ius i.J
Ruaaiaxt transport: plane.
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Wind Tunnels
"Aeror utical Institute," Capt AMtoni Mi kwosks,
F?Skx' :ycUa'' , Polska Vol 111, No 12 (31)
Activity of school includes tra ,niing of technicians,
.'
plane for construction of a wind tunnel, research in
stress, and testing of ec.gines.
SWED /Aeronautics,.
Gliders - Performance
"Fight thousand, eight hundred :Meter, s :. a Glider
Ai A.,. ...g,~"! ?x Vii. . - . ~'.
" xtx:i zydl.ata Polska" Vol 111,
New glider height r
(Swedish) . Quotes
flight.
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a a report Porason made of hie .
"Ducks," Ryszard Witkowski, 3 pp
,.CrzydIa ;a Polo.. Vol Isar
Gives history of this type of plane or giic3er with a
email forward wing. Experiments with plane in USSR,
its advantages and disadvantages, and research on :
this type e pecially in USS . Mentions work of 1ikoyan
and Gurie -ich in TJ SSF on Ni..6 p e .
ar ey, Russian Air .Records" I p
"Skx'zydlata erolska Vol .III, No 12 (ai)
L . s g ne xecorsts made by USSR, repcy2ted at FAI
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Gliders`
fight: ' :gal
Pir'st postwar gilder field In Yugoslavia; at . rzezicy
near Zagrob. Tells of first course given in gliders
and type of equip cent used
PODAWi,t '/Aevonant1ce
Gliders
Training, Aviation
e Years of -the D/Aeron8utics
Airplanes, - Construction
"News at Rare" 1 p
" ai'rzydlerta Po1?3k. ". Vol; IV,..,No
Wo?'k start4d in 7,00 ,21 on 3:5 c 1uo L X71 of 14113-1 p
but held up because Junak ht-.td priorities Gi Y-
some featirss of MIS-1. Work on, Junak being com
plated; built by Tadeusz Soityk. Gives some of its
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Training, Aviation
Mar 1948
USSR/Aeronautics
Flight, High Altitude
Flight, Formulas
"A Training Glider, 18-3 ABC," Rudolf Matz, and Rcien
Zatwarnicki, Engr, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34)
Reed ftr new.gliders after German occupation,
especial:&y ,of elementary -type . IS-3 ABC first of a
new type-of-,trainer. Gives chief features of this
glider v#ioh appears to have met with the approval of
testers and instructors.
FDB
72T56
USSR/Aeronautics
Airplanes, Attack
mar 1948
Engines, Aircraft
"Technical News," 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3. (34)
New Russian plane engine, AM-42, to be used in new
attack planes. It is a modification of the AN-38.
Produced by A. A. Mikulina.
72T58
POLAND/Aeronautic s
Gliders
Max' 1948
Training, Aviation
"Glider Training in 1948 (Informational Notes)" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34) .
Glider training will be. centralized in 14 schools
named. Also gives requirements necessary to qualify
for three glider-pilot licenses. These schools will
be open from 1 May to 15 Oct and are open to those
aho are accepted by Sluzba Polsce (Service for
Poland)
FDB 72T60
POLAND/Aeronautics
Pilots, Air
Gliders
Mar 1948
"Communiques of the High Command of 'Service for
Poland'" 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No
3 (34)
(1) Training of glider pilots, let and 2d degrees;
requirements for entrance into schools. (2.) Training
of glider pilots, 3d degree; requirements for entrance
into schools. (3) Training in motored planes; re-
quirements for entrance into schools
FDB 72T61
.Mar 1948
"Interplanetary Flights" 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34)
States that Ary J. Sternfield, French scientist, is
still working on his theories of interplanetary
flights in USSR.- Quotes two lengthy paragraphs
from Sternfield.'a book, "Entrance Into the Cosmic
Science." From these he thinks we are close to
realizing the goal of space flights.
FDB 72T57
POLAND/Aeronautics
Pilots, Air
Gliders
"Organization for Universal Trains (Youth)
Mar 1948
"Service for Poland," Maj Przymanowski Janush, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34)
"Service for Poland" is an or - - ation for de-
velopment of youth physically an4., 3. litarily .
Author explains this as part of Three-Year Plan for
rebuilding country and rehabilitating people. This
organization will train glider pilots, and para-
chutists. Discusses administrative problems.
FDB 72T59
POLAND/Aeronautics (Contd.) Mar 1948
Training will be done in conjunction with Air
League and Aeroclubs.
FDB 72T59
POLAND/Aeronautics
Navigation Aerial
Instruments, Aeronautical
Apr 1948
"Flight Through Clouds," Krysztof Miller, Engr 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Account of glider flight through clouds at altitude
of 3,000 meters. Makes observations on failure of
instruments and suggests indispensable equipment
for such flying.
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POLAND/Aeronaut is s
Pilots, Air
Gliders
Apr 1948
"Pointers for Glider Pilots," Adam Zientek, Pilot,
2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polka" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Practical advise to glider pilots desiring high alti
tude flights. Pointers on orientation and selection
of a landing field.
FDB 72T63
TR/Aeronautice Apr 1948
Parachutes - Design
"PT-1 A Parachute," Witold Soozynaki, Instructor, 1 p
"Skrzydtata Polska" Vol TV, no 4 (35)
Description of PT-1 A Soviet parachute. Used only
for instruction purposes. Gives its specifications
and construction figures.
FDB 72T65
UM/Aeronautics
Airplanes - Icing
Ice Formation
Apr 1948
POLAND/Aeraraautics
Gliders
Landing Fields
Apr 1948
"High Performance Glider Field," Capt Antoni Man-
kowski, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Describes glider field and training'school at Zar,
location and advantages over other fields, and de-
tails of its construction.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes - Stability
Testing Proceedures
72T64
Apr 1948
"Tests of Efficiency In Flight," Franciszek Janik,
Engr, 3 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Tests of efficiency for powered planes are given
under following headingsb (1) ground tests location
of center of mass; safety devices; plane servicing;
visibility and safety; and other specific tests.
(2) efficiency in flight--including condition of
equilibrium and tests to maintain equilibrium.
FDB 72T66
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes
Chemical Warfare
Apr 1948
"Ice Formation-at High Spee
ds," Lt Rudolf Urich,1
"News at Home, " 1 A p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV
, No 4 (35)
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Translation of Russian arti
cle, "The Falcons of
Air League is to be successor of League for air and
Stalin" by It Col J. Massen
. Discusses formation of
oas Defense, and all property of latter is to be
ice at high speeds, deterio
ration of plane's aero-
taken over by Air League. Wiktor Leja has been
dynamic qualities, and incr
ease in temperature of
appointed liquidator. LI-2 plane will be used in a
air around a plane moving a
t high speeds.
war on insects in forests of coal basin, Kielce,
Boronow, Kosmidry, and Chrzelice.
FDB
72T67
FDB 72T68
POLAND/Aeronautics
..pr 1948
USSR/Aeronautiea Apr 1948
Gliders
Planes
, Transport
Training, Aviation
.
Planes, Military
"Technical News Items" 1/8 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Brief delcription of new ABC training glider, which
features folding wings to take up less hangar space.
FDB 72T69
"Planes in Battle," A. Volkov, 1/8 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV No 4 (35)
Popular discussion of war and transport planes and
of aviation tactics.
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Wind Tunnels
Jet lhgines
Abstracts Scientific No 72 RFBTRIGTFD
Apr 1948
"Balletic of the Technical Institute of Aviation,"
1/8
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Lists latest books on aviation.* "Elastic, Yet Plastic
or Durable Transformation," Prof Mti'T. Huber, ffingr;
"Weight .brren ements in Wind Tunnels," H. Jaaaeeki,
ire ."Efficiency of a Jet Engine With Supplementary
Combustion of Fuel In the Exhaust,"- K. Szalwinski,
ftgra _ " aic Compression of an Ideal Gas," L.
Niemand, Ex? p and "Present Attainments in the Sphere
FDB 72T71
POLAND/Aeronautics (Contd) Apr 1948
of Plates and Stiffened Covering," Maj A. Kornecki.
FDB 72T71
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders Towing devices
Gliders - Towing
Jun 1948
"Weighting a Glider at the Start by Means of Towline,"
Wladyslaw Na zakowski, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Mathematical discussion of mechanics and effects of
towline on flight of a gliders
FDB 72T74
POLAND/Aeronautics, Military
Pilots, Air
Training, Aviation
Jun 1948
"Officers ? Air School," Jerzy Konieczny, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Describes founding of school and its constant work
in training new cadres for At Air Force. Mentions
rigorous training received at school.
FDB 72T76
POLAND/Aeronautics - Apr 1948
Airplanes s Construction
"L. W. D. (E cpe?imental Work Shops for Aviatianr 2 pp
"Skrzydlata P91ska" Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Resume o f w o r k done by L.- W. D. for t h e . . 3 yeexw .
Leader of L. W. D. is Wladziu Zielniaviaz. )I ticns
work done on Junak.
FFDB 72T72
POLAND/Aeronautics Just 1948
Gliders - Design
"Duck IS-5," Irene Kaniewaka, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
(Mod description, with data and drawings, of an ex-
perimental duck glider which is being tried by
Glider Institute in Bielsk. Constructed by San-
iewska and Kostia.
FDB 72T73
CZECHOSLOVAKIA/Aeronautics
Airlines
Airways
Jun 1948
"Twenty-five Years of Czech Air Coammarnioatlon
Lt Rudolf Urich, 1i p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Czech air-1iues began in 1923. Describes ezpanaip-
and quick recovery after devastating war years.
FDB 72T75
POLAND/Aeronautics
Airplanes, Trainer
"Junak (Polish Piano)" 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Jun 1948
Tests of subject army trainer proved its adapta-
bility for training purposes. Describes plane in
some detail.
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POLAND/Aeronautics
Airlines
Airways
"Polish Air Linea ?Lot?," Jerzy Zarebaki, 2 pp
Jun 1948
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Stresses importance of air comrrnunication . Compares
work of "Lot" today with the Polish air lines in 1938.
Describes domestic and international routes of "Lot"
and future plans for expansion. Mentions a new trans-
port plane, "MIS," used on short routes.
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders - Performance
Gliders
72T78
Jun 1948
"The Flying of the 'Mucha?," Adam Mar?kiewicz, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Comparison of work of "IS" (Glider Institute in
Bielsk) with prewar organizations. Mentions four new
Polish gliders, "ABC," "Salamander," "SEP," and
"Mucha." Describes "Mucha" glider and its test
flights. Constructed by Franciezek Kotowski, Irene
Kaniewska, and Marian Wasilewski.
FDB 72T80
POLAND/Aeronautics Jun 1948
Glider Performance
".News at Home's 1/8 p
"S1 rzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
Now glider record by Er r?d Adamaki, in a two-passenger
glider; duration of flight, 11 hours and 54 minutes.
FDB 72T82
POLAND/Ragineering
Jet Propulsion
Jet Engine, Turbojet
Jun 1946
"Theoretical Basis for Jet Propulsion," Kazimierz
Xamienobrodzki, Engr, 3 PP
tSkrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 6 (13)
Elementary description of jet, turbojet, and rocket
operation and the thrust generated.
FDB 72T84
POLAND/Aeronautics
Gliders
Landing Field
"Zar Makes the First Announcement" p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
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In spite of incomplete facilities of glider field
at Zar,.glider flights were being made in March.
Describes glider flights of Puzej,, Adeuneki, and
Zientek.
72T79
USSR/Aeronautics Jun 1948
Airplanes, Military
"Russian Planes at the Poznan Fair," Stefan Pra-.
wowski, 2 pp
"S ?r.zvdlatef V(>l.ska" vol ly,. No 6 (37)
The USSR had four planes exhibited at fair: PO-2,
YAK--18, YAK-16, and IL-12. Describes these planes
stressing their finer points.
USSR/Aeronautics
Model Construction
Airplanes
"News from Abroad" sia p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 6 (37)
72T81 .
Jury 1948
Museum of YAK model planes started in offices of
Russian designer Yakovlev. Mentions new Czech
civilian plane, Hodak HK-1O1. Gives no details
about plane. Discusses change in political situ-
ation and benefits to aviation.
FDB 72T83
USSR/Geophysics
Arctic Studies
Apr 1948
"The Spiteful Gremlin and the Magnetic Pole" 2/3 p
"Skrzydlata Polska". Vol IV, No 4 (35)
Discusses MacKinley's polar expedition and compares
Its work-with that of the Arctic Institute of
Lepingrad published in "Scientific Results of the
Expeditic . to the Inaccessible Pole." Mentions
work of Soviet Scientist, Cyril Veynberg, and K.
Fedchenko.
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Medicine - Fatigue
FDB-Periodical Abstracts Scientific No 72
Nov 1947
"Indications of the Psychophyaicai State in Flight
Personnel," Lt Gen L. Rathays, 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
Translated from Russian. Discusses emotional and
nervous-strains which results from fatigue, antici-
pation of flight and other causes, and results in a
deorease-in efficien y e Gives recognition of these
signs.
72T86
POLAND/Medicine - Radioactivity, Injurious Oct 1946
Effects
Nuclear Physics - Atom Bomb
"Air Medicine" Col Dr Stanislaw Bober, p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 10 (17)
Action of atom bomb on human organism. Quotes report
of American Dr, Keller, on his treatment of atom-
bomb victims.
FDB 72T88
POLAND/Meteorology
Meteorological Stations
Meteorology, Military
Dec 1947
"Meteorological Service," Maj Wiadyslaw Parczewski,
1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 12 (31)
Mentions three meteorological services in Poland and
their duties? (1) Military, (2) Civilian, organized
by Czeslav Szczeczinski, serves Polish airlines and
trains new personnel; (3) National Meteorological
Institute. Discusses activities of these groups.
FDB 72T90
USSR/Nuclear Physics - Atoms Bomb Jan 1946
Nuclear Physics - Uranium
"Air News" 1/8 p
"3krzydlata.Polska" Vol II, No 1 (8)
New atom bomb supposed to have been made by Russian
Scientists Ioffe, Kapits, Semenov,. Vavilov, and Zel'-
dovich. Bomb is supposed to use a smaller quantity of
uranium than other atomic bombs.
FDB 72T92
POLAND/Medicine - Fatigue Oct 1946
Medicine - Amphetamine
"Battle With Fatigue"
* p
"8krzydlata Polska"
Vol II, No 10 (17).
Discusses use of benzedrine and pervotin, and
caution to be observed in their use.
FDB
72T87
POLAND/Meteorology
Winds
Jul 1946
"Halniak (Type of Wind)," W. Tylezak, 2 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 7 (14)
Describes conditions for halniak, a type of wind
encountered in glider flights in Carpathian region,
its occurrence, and duration. Refers to "f M_
winds in Caucasus, studied by Russian; N. Kolivin.
FDB
72T89
POLA"ND/Nclear Physics
Nuclear.Physics
- Atomic Energy
- Atom Bomb
Apr 1946
"Atomic Energy," Kazimierz Kam.ienobrodzki, L1ngr, 4 pp
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 4 (11)
Points out interest of aviation in atomic energy.
Gives basic explanation of atom and isotopes,
Einstein's theories, uranium and U-235, plutonium,
chain reactions, and its difficulties Discusses
general theory of atom bomb and cost of producing
atomic energy. In bibliography, refers to "Zarys
Rozwoju Fizki Atomowej," A VVolicki, Polish Air
Bulletin, Jan 1946.
FDB 72T91
USSR /Physics
Optics, Geometrical
Instruments, Optical
Mar 1948
"Reviews of 'Optics in War' by S. I. Vavilov and M. W.
Sevastyanova" i/8 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34)
Vol I, physical and geometric optics, methods, aides,
usages. Vol II, vital use of optical instruments
in war. Simply and clearly stated. Published by
Acad of Science USSR,., Moscow, 1945.
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USSR/Physics
&plosions Propagation
Hydrodynamics
1948
USSR/Radio
Meteorological Stations
Aret ic- Studies
"Review of 'Theory of Rxploxive Waves and Funda-
mentals of Gas Dynamics? by Ya, B. Zel?dovish" 1/8 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol IV, No 3 (34)
Discusses 4ydrodyiii1cs and gas dynamics.
FDB _ 72T94
POLAND/Radio Nov 1947
Height Finders
"Radio 'Height Finder," Rudolf Urich 1 p
"Skrzydlata Polska" Vol III, No 11 (30)
ljcplaine, onetrt otion and operation of a radio
height fader.
FDB 72T96
"News From Abroad" p
"Sl~rzydlata Polska" Vol II, No 2 (9)
First USSR automatic radio station at the North
Pole established 1945. Station can operate for 2
years without any attention. It can send meteor-
ological data by special code signal. Return to
peacetime s4hedulee of air ccsm lcatgion in USSR,
includes Moscow-Yak-dtsk -- US line. Introduction
of a Moscow=,Vladivostock line and connection with
other areas.
FDB
795
List of Abbreviations .
used in FDB Periodical Abstracts
ID Intelligence Division Library.
Ate Air Documents Division, Air Material Command
ST Reference Division, State Department
BM Bureau of Mines, Department 'of Interior
BS National Bureau of Standards
SI Smithsonian Institution
LC Library of Congress
FDB Foreign Documents Branch, CIA
COM Department of Conmerce
AF Amt Library, USAF
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