On 17th March died profesor Jan Oderfels, Polish mathematician, engineer and aircfrat constructor. Oderfeld was born in Częstochowa in 1908. Before World War II he used to work in aviation industry. He was responsible for constructing engines and turbines. Oderfeld built the first jet engine in Poland. After World War II was over he devoted himself to teaching.
Today in aviation history – 17th March
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