Franciszek Kępka
1940–2001 (age 61)
Biography
Franciszek Kępka was a skilled Polish glider pilot whose passion for aviation represented the pioneering spirit of Polish aviation history. Born in 1940, he pursued his career in gliding during an era of growing interest in motorless flight.
Kępka's dedication to gliding and aviation demonstrated his courage and technical expertise. He passed away in 2001 and was laid to rest in Skoczów, a region with deep connections to Polish aviation heritage.