Polish Post issued a set of 3 stamps on Modern Polish Army Weapons, among them is one stamp that depicts ORP Kontradmiral Xawery Czernicki, a multitask logistical support ship of the Polish Navy.
She was named after Xawery Czernicki - a Polish engineer, military commander and one of the highest-ranking officers of the Polish Navy, considered one of the founders of Polish Navy's logistical services.
She was designed as a logistical support vessel, to transport troops and supplies for the NATO forces worldwide, and to cooperate with air transport and Polish vessels in distant seas. She can carry up to 140 troops with vehicles, food and equipment, and can conduct offensive landing operations using landing ships, helicopters and armored personnel carriers, as well as evacuating of troops and civilians. The ship can transport containers, fresh water, food and other supplies, and repair other vessels at open seas.
Czernicki took part in the Afghan and Iraq wars. During operation Enduring Freedom she joined the United States Fifth Fleet in the Indian Ocean. After change of crew, she took part in the Iraq invasion, patrolling the Euphrates estuary and serving as a floating base for commando operations.
After the conclusion of the invasion she returned to home port in Poland for refit and upgrades.
I am thankful to my friend, The Right Honourble Shri Nansey of Jamnagar, for helping me add this cover to my collection.
I am thankful to my friend, The Right Honourble Shri Nansey of Jamnagar, for helping me add this cover to my collection.
Source: Wikipedia
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