ArturSzastak
16 Feb 2007
History / Kosciuszko Squadron - why don't they bring it back? [45]
please tell me you've heard of them?!!
please tell me you've heard of them?!!
ArturSzastak
16 Feb 2007
History / Kosciuszko Squadron - why don't they bring it back? [45]
well, do you know of Pilsudski and Koscuiszko- the Polish generals who helped Washington's Army at Valley Forge, PA during the US revolution? well those 2 generals basically saved, along with a German and the French, the American cause. A man by the surname of Cooper fought with both men and told stories of it to his son, and his grandson.
This brings us to Merian C. Cooper. He was fascinated by the stories and believed America owed a debt to Poland. So after WW1, during the Polish/Soviet War, he met up with a few other US pilots and went to Poland to reapy this debt. There, he met up with the Americans who joined, most notable was Cedric Fauntleroy. He had also heard stories of the original two Poles and they named their American Squadron the "Kosciuszko Squadron" of the 111st Escadrille in teh Polish Airforce. They sweeped the Cossack and Tartar hosremen and helped save teh Polish army many times. After the war Poland put up statues of them and thanked them for their help, they were the biggest heroes of the time.
Then Jan Zumbach, Witold Urbanowicz, Witold Lokucziewski, and Miroslaw Feric were put under the command of Zdzislaw Kransodebski and formed the new "Koscuiszko Squadron". All these men were the modern Husiars of their time. They were fascinated with flying and were considered Poland's best pilots. The graduated flight school at Deblin, where they also learned how to be gentleman and how to attend proper balls and dances.
When the Nazis attacked the Polish Airforce had inferior planes and quickly fled to Romania, later to France, and then Great Britain. They were forced to only train while British pilots were dying fast and fresh recruits were put into planes after only a weeks training. Soon enough they finally used Polish pilots and quickly learned, that the 8,000 Polish airmen they had in GB at the time were going to save England. They became "the glamour boys of england" and were heroes. Movies and books were made about them during the war. They became Polish 303 squadron, but still reffered to themselves as the "Kosciuszko Squadron". They have more kills recorded in a single battle than any other RAF contingent in RAF history.
I wish i could tell you the whole story but you should really read the book, i do it no justice. it was written by two British authors and it will give you a whole new respect for Poland.
Its called "A Question of Honor" it is one of the greatest books you will read. Also "The Forgotten Few" is another good one, that deals with all eastern pilots-Poles, Czechs, etc.
questionofhonor.com/ - here's the website, you can by the english version or the Polish. I am pretty sure they plan on making this into a movie, but I am not positive.
I hope you read it.
-Artur
well, do you know of Pilsudski and Koscuiszko- the Polish generals who helped Washington's Army at Valley Forge, PA during the US revolution? well those 2 generals basically saved, along with a German and the French, the American cause. A man by the surname of Cooper fought with both men and told stories of it to his son, and his grandson.
This brings us to Merian C. Cooper. He was fascinated by the stories and believed America owed a debt to Poland. So after WW1, during the Polish/Soviet War, he met up with a few other US pilots and went to Poland to reapy this debt. There, he met up with the Americans who joined, most notable was Cedric Fauntleroy. He had also heard stories of the original two Poles and they named their American Squadron the "Kosciuszko Squadron" of the 111st Escadrille in teh Polish Airforce. They sweeped the Cossack and Tartar hosremen and helped save teh Polish army many times. After the war Poland put up statues of them and thanked them for their help, they were the biggest heroes of the time.
Then Jan Zumbach, Witold Urbanowicz, Witold Lokucziewski, and Miroslaw Feric were put under the command of Zdzislaw Kransodebski and formed the new "Koscuiszko Squadron". All these men were the modern Husiars of their time. They were fascinated with flying and were considered Poland's best pilots. The graduated flight school at Deblin, where they also learned how to be gentleman and how to attend proper balls and dances.
When the Nazis attacked the Polish Airforce had inferior planes and quickly fled to Romania, later to France, and then Great Britain. They were forced to only train while British pilots were dying fast and fresh recruits were put into planes after only a weeks training. Soon enough they finally used Polish pilots and quickly learned, that the 8,000 Polish airmen they had in GB at the time were going to save England. They became "the glamour boys of england" and were heroes. Movies and books were made about them during the war. They became Polish 303 squadron, but still reffered to themselves as the "Kosciuszko Squadron". They have more kills recorded in a single battle than any other RAF contingent in RAF history.
I wish i could tell you the whole story but you should really read the book, i do it no justice. it was written by two British authors and it will give you a whole new respect for Poland.
Its called "A Question of Honor" it is one of the greatest books you will read. Also "The Forgotten Few" is another good one, that deals with all eastern pilots-Poles, Czechs, etc.
questionofhonor.com/ - here's the website, you can by the english version or the Polish. I am pretty sure they plan on making this into a movie, but I am not positive.
I hope you read it.
-Artur
ArturSzastak
20 Feb 2007
History / Kosciuszko Squadron - why don't they bring it back? [45]
do they still call themselves the Kosciuszko squadron, or do they just honor them and what not? sorry, i can speak Polish just fine, but have a hard time reading and writing because of living in the US.
23th AFB and 1st squadron continue traditions of 7th squadron from Polish-Bolshevik war and 303 squadron from WW2.
do they still call themselves the Kosciuszko squadron, or do they just honor them and what not? sorry, i can speak Polish just fine, but have a hard time reading and writing because of living in the US.
ArturSzastak
20 Feb 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
someone once asked me if it was true that Polar Bears walked down the streets of Warsaw occasionally. Dead serious, a couple American kids believed this. sad really.
another good one was, while me and my father were sitting on a bus going to a hockey game, NJ Devils RULE!!!, and someone heard us speaking Polish she said: "Why, you're not speaking a dialect of German are you? I can't understand a single thing you are saying" My father replied: "No....we're speaking Polish...." so she says: "Oh, so you have your own language....."
someone asked me if it snowed all the time! and was it anywhere near the North Pole!
someone once asked me if it was true that Polar Bears walked down the streets of Warsaw occasionally. Dead serious, a couple American kids believed this. sad really.
another good one was, while me and my father were sitting on a bus going to a hockey game, NJ Devils RULE!!!, and someone heard us speaking Polish she said: "Why, you're not speaking a dialect of German are you? I can't understand a single thing you are saying" My father replied: "No....we're speaking Polish...." so she says: "Oh, so you have your own language....."
ArturSzastak
20 Feb 2007
USA, Canada / Where to buy Polish food in New Jersey? [157]
Hey, i lived in garfield and Clifton and Wallington. Went to Sacred Heart School for a few years, then Columbus #8 i believe.
small world huh. Piast was the best ever. City is rich in Polish culture and awesome place to drink and party. anyone live near 37 Chestnut street? - thats my old house. :)
nice to meet people from same part of world, small place after all huh. wish the place would have less latinos, i don't hate them i just want it to stay predominantly Polish. Same with Chicago, they following us? WTF?
Hey, i lived in garfield and Clifton and Wallington. Went to Sacred Heart School for a few years, then Columbus #8 i believe.
small world huh. Piast was the best ever. City is rich in Polish culture and awesome place to drink and party. anyone live near 37 Chestnut street? - thats my old house. :)
nice to meet people from same part of world, small place after all huh. wish the place would have less latinos, i don't hate them i just want it to stay predominantly Polish. Same with Chicago, they following us? WTF?
ArturSzastak
23 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Tulinski relations [11]
do you have any relation to Sean Humphries? A teacher at Fort LeBoeuf Highschool in Erie, PA-USA?
Ryzard is my uncle - I'm Marc Humphries. He was married to my Dad's sister - Jaquie. I understand he died a few years ago
do you have any relation to Sean Humphries? A teacher at Fort LeBoeuf Highschool in Erie, PA-USA?
ArturSzastak
24 Feb 2007
News / Polish Immigrants Leave America for Europe [210]
i plan on moving from the US to Poland if I manage to get fighter pilot training here. I'm thinking about a military career very seriously
#1 soccer, #2 Architecture and then i head to #3 Airforce if the first 2 don't work out
how does transferring from military occupations work out in Poland? From another country to Poland i mean.
i plan on moving from the US to Poland if I manage to get fighter pilot training here. I'm thinking about a military career very seriously
#1 soccer, #2 Architecture and then i head to #3 Airforce if the first 2 don't work out
how does transferring from military occupations work out in Poland? From another country to Poland i mean.
ArturSzastak
24 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]
my mother's side of the family tends to be average height around 6 feet tall, but my father's side is huge. Most of the guys are around the 6'4 - 6'7 range and are built like oxes. My smallest uncle weighs 205lbs. (srry dunno how to convert to Kilos) and my father being the oldest is past his prime. His most massive...well...mass was during the army in Poland where he was 6'6 and 230lbs. he's shrinking now, haha oldy, and losing some weight.
but then look at Mariusz Pudzionawski - all Poles have heard of him- he is 5'9 and 300lbs. Now thats a meaty ox. What animal would he be? A friggen rhino i guess.
my mother's side of the family tends to be average height around 6 feet tall, but my father's side is huge. Most of the guys are around the 6'4 - 6'7 range and are built like oxes. My smallest uncle weighs 205lbs. (srry dunno how to convert to Kilos) and my father being the oldest is past his prime. His most massive...well...mass was during the army in Poland where he was 6'6 and 230lbs. he's shrinking now, haha oldy, and losing some weight.
but then look at Mariusz Pudzionawski - all Poles have heard of him- he is 5'9 and 300lbs. Now thats a meaty ox. What animal would he be? A friggen rhino i guess.
ArturSzastak
24 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]
i never said we did......nor that u did......nor did anyone else......hey what u eat in ireland anyway?? I always wondered what native English, Welsh, Scottish and irish food was?
fill me in sistah :)
i never said we did......nor that u did......nor did anyone else......hey what u eat in ireland anyway?? I always wondered what native English, Welsh, Scottish and irish food was?
fill me in sistah :)
ArturSzastak
25 Feb 2007
Genealogy / Is tallness common among Polish people? [201]
i just wanted a general answer, like mostly seafood or different types of meats. that sort of stuff
yeah a country can't be labelled tall ot short, but areas can. Most countries around the Baltic tend to have taller people, while the mediterranean countries have shorter people. On Average of course.
suggest you go to Ireland and try the food, I dont have time to waste on writing every dish that is served.
i just wanted a general answer, like mostly seafood or different types of meats. that sort of stuff
I dont think its so easy to attach this claim to one european country?
yeah a country can't be labelled tall ot short, but areas can. Most countries around the Baltic tend to have taller people, while the mediterranean countries have shorter people. On Average of course.
ArturSzastak
1 Mar 2007
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
That is very much a stereotype. The way you dress depends on where you live. My cousins work with computers and they are far from geeky looking. They are party animals and one of them, Jakub, is dating a cheerleader for Erie, PA's Arena football team.
The Erie Freeze, anybody in US hear of them?? Their cheerleaders are called the Chillerz, that might help. God knows I pay more attention to them than the game. :)
People in IT are usually geeky, badly dressed and have no personality, or is that just a stereotype?
That is very much a stereotype. The way you dress depends on where you live. My cousins work with computers and they are far from geeky looking. They are party animals and one of them, Jakub, is dating a cheerleader for Erie, PA's Arena football team.
The Erie Freeze, anybody in US hear of them?? Their cheerleaders are called the Chillerz, that might help. God knows I pay more attention to them than the game. :)
ArturSzastak
2 Mar 2007
USA, Canada / Where can i find Spirytus Rektyfikowany in the USA? [77]
Jersey has big Polish population, so do parts of North Carolina and PA
live Virginia, no real polish neighbourhoods, I would have to go to NYC or Chicago probably.
Jersey has big Polish population, so do parts of North Carolina and PA
ArturSzastak
4 Mar 2007
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
Mar 4, 07 [10:54] - Attached on merging:
Russians are with us.....
I guess a bunch of protestors were arrested in Petersburg when they protested the Kremlin. :) See. They don't hate us....well maybe not all of them.
Any news about this? Only got a 2 minute story from CNN.
Mar 4, 07 [10:54] - Attached on merging:
Russians are with us.....
I guess a bunch of protestors were arrested in Petersburg when they protested the Kremlin. :) See. They don't hate us....well maybe not all of them.
Any news about this? Only got a 2 minute story from CNN.
ArturSzastak
5 Mar 2007
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
Could you imagine a world without Russians? Russians kinda make our lives a little more fuller. I bet the Russians think the same way. What would Russians do or talk about if Poland never existed. I bet there is a Russian forum out there on the internet debating this same issue. :)
wow I'm an idot. I said "more fuller".
Haha. You know what I mean :)
There's the difference between people and governments. Russians even like Poles a bit, Poles maybe not like Russians, but we definately don't hate them.
Could you imagine a world without Russians? Russians kinda make our lives a little more fuller. I bet the Russians think the same way. What would Russians do or talk about if Poland never existed. I bet there is a Russian forum out there on the internet debating this same issue. :)
wow I'm an idot. I said "more fuller".
Haha. You know what I mean :)
ArturSzastak
5 Mar 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
"Are the girls hot in Poland?"
We should never have let them leave Poland. Everyone wants them now :)
Also, a couple of unedumacated people I know asked if the people in Poland were retarded for spelling Arthur without the "h". So I asked them if Americans were retarded for giving their kids two first names like "Billy Bob" "Jimmmy Nelson".
And they said "Well at least we can spell Arthur!"
Me: "Well my countries been around since 966 A.D. and sorry if we offend you with our native langauge that has been around for over 2,000 years compared to the langauge you turned to **** after you borrowed it."
Them: "Uhh....What?"
"Are the girls hot in Poland?"
We should never have let them leave Poland. Everyone wants them now :)
Also, a couple of unedumacated people I know asked if the people in Poland were retarded for spelling Arthur without the "h". So I asked them if Americans were retarded for giving their kids two first names like "Billy Bob" "Jimmmy Nelson".
And they said "Well at least we can spell Arthur!"
Me: "Well my countries been around since 966 A.D. and sorry if we offend you with our native langauge that has been around for over 2,000 years compared to the langauge you turned to **** after you borrowed it."
Them: "Uhh....What?"
ArturSzastak
5 Mar 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
So Polish girls are dumb, but correct b^itches. While Russian girls are smart, incorrect nice girls??
makes no sense at all if you ask me.
Every girl can be b^itchy or smart or dumb. It all depends on how they are raised.
Polish girls can be very ****** and stuborn while Russian girls are intelligent and corrupt
So Polish girls are dumb, but correct b^itches. While Russian girls are smart, incorrect nice girls??
makes no sense at all if you ask me.
Every girl can be b^itchy or smart or dumb. It all depends on how they are raised.
ArturSzastak
5 Mar 2007
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7 Mar 2007
Love / DO POLISH MEN DATE OLDER WOMEN? [169]
Like King Kong and that white girl??? :)
if you've spent a lot of time together during those 6 months.
Like King Kong and that white girl??? :)
ArturSzastak
7 Mar 2007
Love / DO POLISH MEN DATE OLDER WOMEN? [169]
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That kind of relationship. Gotchya :)
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. That kind of relationship. Gotchya :)
ArturSzastak
7 Mar 2007
ArturSzastak
7 Mar 2007
Love / DO POLISH MEN DATE OLDER WOMEN? [169]
Probably good in the sack. He is Polish you know :)
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On a serious note, why did you take him back???
Why did you take him back if he did that to you?
Probably good in the sack. He is Polish you know :)
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On a serious note, why did you take him back???
ArturSzastak
9 Mar 2007
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
Hmm. Like when they sat around the table and drank in "Potop" the movie? Ended up throwing axes (or knives??) at portraits. Yeah I think that might be fun :) A little friendly axe throwing competition would be fun. I'm pretty good though, live right near the woods and have to go cut down fire wood in the summer for cookouts in teh backyard :)
Got to "play" with the axe quite a few times, hehe.
Hmm. Like when they sat around the table and drank in "Potop" the movie? Ended up throwing axes (or knives??) at portraits. Yeah I think that might be fun :) A little friendly axe throwing competition would be fun. I'm pretty good though, live right near the woods and have to go cut down fire wood in the summer for cookouts in teh backyard :)
Got to "play" with the axe quite a few times, hehe.
ArturSzastak
9 Mar 2007
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]
I know. I just wanna get drunk and finally bring an end to the big question:
Who're the best drinkers in the world? Poles, Russians, or the Irish???
Let's do this :)
Sledz get 500 bottles of Spirytus.....we're ending this tonight. Last one to pass out loses. All shots will be taken at the same time. There will be Chinese referee in a yellow shirt watching the competition. Cheaters will forever be known as "Pansies."
Good luck to you all :)
I know. I just wanna get drunk and finally bring an end to the big question:
Who're the best drinkers in the world? Poles, Russians, or the Irish???
Let's do this :)
Sledz get 500 bottles of Spirytus.....we're ending this tonight. Last one to pass out loses. All shots will be taken at the same time. There will be Chinese referee in a yellow shirt watching the competition. Cheaters will forever be known as "Pansies."
Good luck to you all :)
ArturSzastak
10 Mar 2007
Love / Why do Polish women prefer foreigners for boyfriends and husbands? [418]
I like you. When I take over the world your death shall be quick and painless :)
just kidding :)
What the hell is this mumbo jumbo? .....
I like you. When I take over the world your death shall be quick and painless :)
just kidding :)
ArturSzastak
18 Mar 2007
Food / Polish Duck Soup [117]
Then watch out for Chupacabra. :)
Not selling to anyone who will suck their blood dry!!
Then watch out for Chupacabra. :)
ArturSzastak
18 Mar 2007
Genealogy / TROJANOWSKI - coat of arms [15]
Download "AVG Free" from the internet. Much better than the store bought anit-virus protections. Norton is not good enough to get all the new viruses and McAfee will be "obsolete" after a few months. Viruses can find ways around them. I've had AVG Free for a long while now and it works much better. I've had Norton before and it sucked.
Just a quick tip :)
my computer had alot of trojans....BUT NOW McAfee The Great has cleaned then allllll
Download "AVG Free" from the internet. Much better than the store bought anit-virus protections. Norton is not good enough to get all the new viruses and McAfee will be "obsolete" after a few months. Viruses can find ways around them. I've had AVG Free for a long while now and it works much better. I've had Norton before and it sucked.
Just a quick tip :)
ArturSzastak
20 Mar 2007
Love / Polish Girls vs Russian Girls [813]
They f^ck like Helen of Troy with her @ss on fire :)
Polish girls do it better
They f^ck like Helen of Troy with her @ss on fire :)
ArturSzastak
25 Mar 2007
News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]
Did you walk straight through the redneck heartland? Most people in the cities of America and Canada have a respect for the Polish people. I mean we have ******* parades for God's sake! We've got statues of Polish airmen all across NY and NJ. Detroit, Chicago, NY, NJ are all places where there are tons of great places for the Polish built by, you guessed it, the evil cold hearted americans :) Come on......how about you meet every single person before generalizing :)
Americans, and especially 'Canadians,' are the worst Polonophobic racists I've ever met
Did you walk straight through the redneck heartland? Most people in the cities of America and Canada have a respect for the Polish people. I mean we have ******* parades for God's sake! We've got statues of Polish airmen all across NY and NJ. Detroit, Chicago, NY, NJ are all places where there are tons of great places for the Polish built by, you guessed it, the evil cold hearted americans :) Come on......how about you meet every single person before generalizing :)