‘The loser. Air Pirate. Criminal’. Scandalous words of erstwhile Euro MP and ally Tusk about the late F-16 pilot

The death of an experienced Polish military pilot, Major Maciej “Slab” Krakowian, who died during air shows in Radom, caused a wave of regret and compassion throughout the country. The condolences came not only from the authorities of the state, politicians and military, but besides from average people – in social media the feeling of failure and respect towards the man who devoted his full life to serving Poland dominated.