Swiatecki Bomb Slip
Swiatecki bomb slip - was slip bomb device of Polish people, Polish inventor Władysław Świątecki (inventor), Władysław Świątecki used in many allied bombers during World War II. History Świątecki designed a bomb-release system in 1923. His invention was patented in 1926 in Poland and abroad. The first use was planned for the PZL.23 Karaś, Karaś P.23 light bomber and for PZL.37 Łoś, Łoś bomber but not used. From 1930 the inventor produced the "Swiatecki bomb slip" in own branch in Lublin. First use of his invention took place in 1925 when the Polish Navy mounted it in imported aircraft - CANT Z.506B. Świątecki sold licences from 1937 to France - Gardy, and Italy - Caproni. After the Invasion of Poland (1939), Invasion of Poland in 1939 Świątecki evacuated to Hungary and via Yugoslavia and Italy to France (Paris) where he worked as engineer in military industry. Then, when battle of France, France collapsed in June 1940, he escaped again, with his family, travelli ...
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