Open Access„Jedenastka”: konstrukcja i re-konstrukcje pamięci samolotu-symbolu
Author(s) -
Wojciech Mazur
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
relacje międzykulturowe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2544-2546
pISSN - 2544-2139
DOI - 10.12797/rm.01.2020.07.09
Subject(s) - symbol (formal) , communism , period (music) , element (criminal law) , politics , resistance (ecology) , aggression , history , political science , economic history , ancient history , aesthetics , art , law , psychology , philosophy , social psychology , linguistics , ecology , biology
The PZL-11: Construction and Re-constructions of How an Aeronautical Symbol is Remembered
The PZL-11 fighter plane, almost immediately after its creation in the early 30s of the 20th century, became recognized in Poland to be one of the greatest achievements of native technological know-how; evidence that in a very short period of time it had attained a world-class level. In September 1939, a little dated, it fought the Luftwaffe. After WW2 it was exploited by the historical politics of the ruling communist party: presented as evidence of the failure of the preceding capitalist system. Over time, however, it has become a symbol of persistent struggle against foreign aggression and of heroic resistance, becoming a significant element of Polish cultural heritage.