Karol Pniak (1910-1980) was a distinguished Polish World War II flying ace, celebrated for his contributions during the Battle of Britain. Originally serving with the Polish Air Force in 1939, he later flew with the RAF, earning the nickname 'Cognac.' He claimed five victories in the Battle, eventually achieving a final tally of 7 aircraft destroyed. Pniak served in various squadrons, including 257 and 306, and also worked as an instructor after the war. He returned to Poland post-war and passed away in Kraków.
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Meaning of the name - Karol
The name Karol is a variant of the name Carol, which means 'free man' or 'strong man'.
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Place of Birth: Jaworzno
Place of Death: Kraków
Educated At: Aviation Cadet School in Dęblin
Occupation: flying ace | military officer
Employers: Polish Air Force | Royal Air Force | No. 32 Squadron | 257 Squadron | 306 Squadron | No. 6 Operational Training Unit | No. 308 'Cracow' Squadron | Headquarters Polish Air Force | Polish No. 131 Wing
Awards Received: Bronze Cross of Merit | Silver Cross of the Virtuti Militari | September Campaign Cross | Medal of Victory and Freedom 1945 | Croix du combattant | Africa Star | Cross of Valour | France and Germany Star | 1939–45 Star | Airman's Cross | Distinguished Flying Cross | War Medal 1939–1945 | "Participation in the defensive war of 1939" Medal | Defence Medal | Cross of Merit
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 26, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 26, 2025 |
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| Sun | 5 Aquarius 37 | 6 Aquarius 43 | 29 Taurus 29 |
| Moon | 17 Leo 2 | 28 Sagittarius 13 | 29 Libra 5 |
| Mercury | 5 Aquarius 28 | 27 Capricorn 18 | 5 Gemini 52 |
| Venus | 0 Pisces 39 | 22 Pisces 49 | 15 Aries 22 |
| Mars | 1 Taurus 55 | 22 Cancer 16 | 12 Cancer 9 |
| Jupiter | 14 Libra 18 | 11 Gemini 24 | 4 Libra 34 |
| Saturn | 18 Aries 10 | 16 Pisces 46 | 0 Taurus 59 |
| Uranus | 21 Capricorn 58 | 23 Taurus 17 | 25 Capricorn 1 |
| Neptune | 17 Cancer 28 | 27 Pisces 48 | 17 Cancer 18 |
| Pluto | 25 Gemini 10 | 1 Aquarius 52 | 25 Gemini 44 |
| Rahu | 4 Gemini 25 | 0 Aries 8 | 28 Taurus 19 |
| Ketu | 4 Sagittarius 25 | 0 Libra 8 | 28 Scorpio 19 |
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