In the 32nd Tactical Aviation Base in Łask, a ceremony of admission to the Polish Armed Forces of fresh F-35 aircraft took place on Friday. At the ceremony, there were any moving moments. 1 of them was the baptism of fresh machines, in which the widow of the tragically deceased pilot Maciej "Slab" Krakowians and children took part.
W 32. Tactical Air Base in Grace Polish aircraft reception ceremony was held F-35 to the Armed Forces of Poland. The ceremony was attended by, among others, the president Karol Nawrocki and Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the MON Władysław Kosiniak-Kamish.
Welcome to Poland F-35. A touching minute on the plane
During the event was besides made The ceremonial baptism of fresh machines and giving them the name "Huszar".
- I'm sorry. The airmen chose to be the godmother of F-35 aircraft Paulina Kosiniak-Kamish, the wife of the Vice president of the Council of Ministers, Minister of National Defence - said the announcer.
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At her request, the second godmother, who was a servant in the Polish Army, besides performed a symbolic baptism of machines. Captain Magdalena Boryc-Krakovian - widow of tragically deceased pilot Maciej "Slab" KrakowiansWho appeared at the ceremony with 2 small sons.
During the ceremony, he accompanied them Maj. Gen. Ireneusz Nowak, Operations Commander of Armed Forces Types.
The ceremony of baptism and naming “Huszar” to fresh F-35 machines – a symbol of the entry of Polish aviation into a fresh generation of combat capabilities. The godmother of F-35 aircraft was Paulina Kosiniak-Kamish and Captain Magdalena Boryc-Krakovian - widow of tragically deceased Major Pil.... pic.twitter.com/5wtoaWdW6Z
— Ministry of National Defence 🇵🇱 (@MON_GOV_PL) June 12, 2026
- I'm sorry. At a time erstwhile freedom and safety are not given forever, Guard the Polish sky, service your country faithfully, support Polish airmen and be a symbol of strength, courage and modern defence of the Republic of Poland - said the wife of the head of the MON.
- I'm sorry. We call you "Huszar" - the 2 women then added together, after which they entered the memorial book.
Disaster F-16. Maciej "Slab" Krakowian died
Major pilot Maciej "Slab" Krakowian died on August 28, 2025 during exercise before AirSHOW in Radomwhen the aircraft he piloted F-16 crashed into an airport plate while performing 1 of the maneuvers. He was 35.
Military was posthumously promoted to Lieutenant ColonelHe besides received an order from the president.
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Krakowian was 1 of the more experienced F-16 pilots and leader of the F-16 Tiger Demo Team, the authoritative screening squad of the Polish Air Force. He had over 1400 hours of raiding in his account, including about 1200 on F-16.
A period before the crash, the squad won the As The Crow Flies Trophy award at the largest Royal global Air Tattoo air show in the UK.
