About Władysław Toruń
Lived 1889 – 1924 (aged 35). Władysław Toruń was a Polish military officer and engineer.
Tombs of Stefan Stec, Stefan Bastyr and Władysław Toruń in Lwów Lt. Col. Władysław Toruń (July 7, 1889, Nowy Sącz — August 9, 1924) was a Polish aviator and military pilot, and one of the pioneers of Polish aviation.
Military career Initially a military pilot in Austria-Hungary during the Great War, he was among the first pilots to join the Polish Air Force. He took part in the Battle of Lwów (1918) and the Battle of Lwów (1920). As a professional engineer, in 1922-1923 he was chief of Central Aircraft Workshops (Centralne Warsztaty Lotnicze - CWL) in Warsaw. He died in an air crash on August 9, 1924.
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Who was Władysław Toruń?
Polish aviator (1889-1924)
When was Władysław Toruń born?
Władysław Toruń was born on 7 July 1889 in Nowy Sącz.
When did Władysław Toruń die?
Władysław Toruń died on 9 August 1924 in Warsaw.
What was Władysław Toruń's occupation?
Władysław Toruń was a military officer and engineer.
What nationality was Władysław Toruń?
Władysław Toruń was Polish.
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