Poland’s first F-35A “Husarz” aircraft was officially presented during a ceremony in Fort Worth, Texas.
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In addition to strengthening ties between the United States, Poland and NATO, the F-35 gives “new wings” to today’s Polish warriors and their storied past.
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Winged Horsemen
The unique name of Poland’s F-35As, “Husarz,” is derived from the legendary Polish “winged” Hussars cavalry units active from the 16th century until the early 18th century.
We collaborated with artist/photographer Andrzej Wiktor and attorney Gabriel Olearnik, both native Poles, to bring Poland’s past and present to life together, in living color.
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Like the namesake Polish warriors before, the F-35A “Husarz” is a striking symbol of strength, resolve and beauty.
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The Hussars’ renowned speed, precision and tactical innovations on horseback enabled them to defend their homeland.
Polish warriors will soon employ those same qualities with a faster animal: the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jet.
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Allied Deterrence
F-35s are and interoperability in Europe, where Poland and allies face threats not seen in a generation.
With a global fleet of , the program has reached a new level of size and strength, fundamentally transforming the way allied forces train, operate and dominate the skies, together.