sunday Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 11 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: Word of advice: Do not go there to watch it! You'll get subjected to a politician's speech for a longer time than the parade lasts. Any spots where you have a good view of the parade are in the backing sun. Head straight for the AFV exhibit in the stadium. PS: If you can get into a spot where you have a good view and aren't roasted alive, it should be great. Especially if they let Goliath's Polish cousin participate. Very, very wise words. Also, bring lots of cold water, and very comfy shoes. Warsaw old quarters are really pretty, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 2 hours ago, Markus Becker said: Word of advice: Do not go there to watch it! You'll get subjected to a politician's speech for a longer time than the parade lasts. Any spots where you have a good view of the parade are in the backing sun. Head straight for the AFV exhibit in the stadium. PS: If you can get into a spot where you have a good view and aren't roasted alive, it should be great. Especially if they let Goliath's Polish cousin participate. This year, static exhibition will most likely be at the citadel, where Polish Armed Forces museum is located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 The museum that was inaugurated last year? Definitely a place i recommend to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 15 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: The museum that was inaugurated last year? Definitely a place i recommend to visit. Yeah, it's still work in progress, I can say that slowly but steady, more and more heavy vehicles are moved there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 It was an excellent museum past year already - from Teutonic Knights to WWII. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Seconded! ...If only the inauguration ceremony had been shorter. The square was heat central. And the reenactment was going on behind it: Enfields, Thompsons, fake Mannlichers.... And the pre industrial stuff. 👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 Museums at citadel are expanding. I will visit citadel this week to see the progress, maybe I will make some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 On 7/30/2024 at 10:45 PM, Damian said: This year, static exhibition will most likely be at the citadel, where Polish Armed Forces museum is located. Have they decided on a location? I'm off work the entire next week and might take a peek myself. Last time we were too done for too spend much time at the static display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 24 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: Have they decided on a location? I'm off work the entire next week and might take a peek myself. Last time we were too done for too spend much time at the static display. A headwear suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted August 10 Share Posted August 10 😅😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 (edited) I'll drop in from Wednesday to Saturday. CU, well hopefully someone. Edited August 11 by Markus Becker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 @Markus Becker @sunday Yep, right now there is external exposition of historical heavy vehicles. Keep in mind, this is still work in progress. Fun fact, this T-34-85 is not ordinary T-34-85. This is AFAIK Polish build after war, T-34-85M1 or T-34-85M2 at Zakłady Mechaniczne Bumar Łabędy factory. There is also one of the rare T-34-76. This is one of the early photos, more vehicles were brought there, and probably some more might come this week before Polish Armed Forces Day. Important Note! This year static display of historic and modern vehicles will be at Warsaw Citadel. And because Warsaw Citadel is next to the road along Wistula river where parade will be performed, you have a short way to traverse between both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Those T-34s seem to be in the woods used by the reenactors past year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 2 hours ago, Damian said: @Markus Becker @sunday Yep, right now there is external exposition of historical heavy vehicles. Keep in mind, this is still work in progress. WIP is no problem. I, well we intend to go to the Military Technical Museum too. Matt said many heavy vehicles are still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_goat Posted August 11 Share Posted August 11 Its good to see that these vehicles are in such good condition, at least externally. But on the other hand its sad that they will be exposed to the elements of nature. Yes I know that it isnt possible to put everything in buildings, but at least there should be a lightweight roof above the exhibits. It isnt that expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted August 11 Author Share Posted August 11 43 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: WIP is no problem. I, well we intend to go to the Military Technical Museum too. Matt said many heavy vehicles are still there. Yes, there is plenty. We have there something like 18 T-34-85 and T-34-85M, but most are hidden and off the limits for the public. 17 minutes ago, old_goat said: Its good to see that these vehicles are in such good condition, at least externally. But on the other hand its sad that they will be exposed to the elements of nature. Yes I know that it isnt possible to put everything in buildings, but at least there should be a lightweight roof above the exhibits. It isnt that expensive. These vehicles like many others are still under slow restoration. My friends that are doing these restorations, say that perhaps some roof will be placed over them. Also there are preparations to start construction of second building, where ground vehicles and aircraft will be preserved and presented to the public after restoration. There are other ideas, but these are for the longer term future, so as uncertain, I will not share them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted August 13 Author Share Posted August 13 So today Polish MoD signed a contract with US government for procurement of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Agreement includes of pilots and ground support personel, spare parts, munitions, there were also several offset agreements to service helicopters in Poland by polish industry. Soon there should be a leasing agreement for 8 AH-64D's, these AH-64D's will be used to train pilots and support personel in Poland. First Polish Army pilots already underwent training in US. Tommorow Polish MoD will sign contract for first batch of 28 from 300 planned, LOTR Kleszcz (Tick) amphibious recce vehicles, that will replace BRDM-2's. LOTR Kleszcz during it's production will be gradually improved, adding new capabilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted August 15 Author Share Posted August 15 Video from this year parade during Polish Armed Forces Day. @Stuart Galbraith@sunday@alejandro_@Harkonnen@Old ROF@old_goat@urbanoid@Markus Becker@Walter_Sobchak@Mighty_Zuk@bd1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 @Damian The two of us by accident stumbled into a spot where we had a much better view of the parade than last year, when we actually wanted to see it. Plus the weather was less evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunday Posted August 15 Share Posted August 15 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Markus Becker said: @Damian The two of us by accident stumbled into a spot where we had a much better view of the parade than last year, when we actually wanted to see it. Plus the weather was less evil. 💯 Thanks for the video, @Damian Edited August 15 by sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damian Posted August 16 Author Share Posted August 16 11 hours ago, Markus Becker said: @Damian The two of us by accident stumbled into a spot where we had a much better view of the parade than last year, when we actually wanted to see it. Plus the weather was less evil. That is great. Hopefully with time, also the museum complex will get better and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urbanoid Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Warmate 50, 50 kg warhead and 1000 km range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markus Becker Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Behold.the Shahed-ski! And I'm still waiting for a V1.1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETAC21 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 8 hours ago, urbanoid said: Warmate 50, 50 kg warhead and 1000 km range. What a coincidence, the distance from Poland to Moscow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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