Biography

Jan P. Koniarek, PhD

He was born in Poland, where he developed an early interest in aviation and history. After immigrating to the United States as a teenager in 1963, he continued his interests but settled on a scientific career in biomedical research as a profession. He presently works at Columbia University in New York City where he specializes in vision research. Outside of his profession he conducts interviews with veterans and writes about military history, especially about the role that the Polish Air Force played during the Second World War. In addition he is also the curator of the Museum of Polish Military Heritage in New York, an institution affiliated with the Polish Army Veterans Association Foundation, Inc. He is the author of a number of scientific papers, articles, monographs, and the book "Polish Air Force 1939-1945". He also co-produced the video "White Eagle in Borrowed Skies" that presents the history of the Polish Air Force through documentary film and interviews with veteran pilots of the Polish Air Force.

Jan Koniarek. Polish Air Force 1939-1945. Squadron Signal Publications, Carrolton, TX, 1994. This heavily illustrated book traces the history of the Polish Air Force during the Second World War. Book currently out of print.

Warren A. Eberspacher and Jan P. Koniarek. PZL Fighters Part One - P.1 through P.8. Phalanx Publishing Co., Ltd., St. Paul, MN, 1995. History and drawings of early Polish fighters of the interwar era. Monograph can be purchased from: CCS, 993 Hwy 65 #10, Austin, CO, 81410.

Jan P. Koniarek & Warren Eberspacher. PZL Fighters Part Two - P.11 Variants. Creative & Customized Support, Austin, CO, 2002. History and drawings of the major Polish fighters of the interwar era and the September 1939 Polish Campaign. Monograph can be purchased from: CCS, 993 Hwy 65 #10, Austin, CO, 81410.

Warren Eberspacher & Jan P. Koniarek. PZL Fighters Part Three - P.24 Variants. Creative & Customized Support, Austin, CO, 2002. History and drawings of Polish fighters of the 1930s in foreign service. Monograph can be purchased from: CCS, 993 Hwy 65 #10, Austin, CO, 81410.

Video. White Eagles in Borrowed Skies - The History of the Polish Air Force During World War II. Contains archival film and interviews with pilots of the Polish Air Force, including several leading aces. This video can be purchased from: Dr. Jan P. Koniarek, 154 South State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10510. Price $20.00 including shipping and handling.

Dr. Jan P. Koniarek