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Franciszek Żwirko

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Polish aviator (1895-1932)

AthletesLived 1895 to 1932 · aged 36
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Franciszek Żwirko [english pronunciation like: frantsishek zhvirko] was a prominent Polish sport and military aviator. Along with Stanisław Wigura, he won the international air contest Challenge 1932.

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Żwirko in 1927Żwirko in 1927Stanisław Wigura and Franciszek Żwirko, 1932Stanisław Wigura and Franciszek Żwirko, 1932Symbolic grave of Żwirko in Cierlicko, in the place of his fatal crash.Symbolic grave of Żwirko in Cierlicko, in the place of his fatal crash.

Awards 6

1932Gold Cross of Merit‎
1932Knight of the Order of Polonia Restituta
1928Silver Cross of Merit
Order of Saint Anna, 4th class
Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense League
Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)

Connected to Franciszek 6

Jean Alexandre BarréAlso won Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)Józef Olszyna-WilczyńskiAlso won Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense LeagueDarius Paul DassaultAlso won Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)Leon BerbeckiAlso won Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense LeagueMieczysław Makary SmorawińskiAlso won Badge of Honour of the Air and Chemical Defense LeagueJosef ŠnejdárekAlso won Inter-Allied Victory medal (France)

About this person

Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1932 · aged 36
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5 languages

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