[4] On November 7, 2011, Wrona was awarded the Order of Polonia Restituta, Officer's Cross, one of Poland's highest decorations.

[5] The two honours were bestowed in recognition of their "outstanding achievements in the service of the state and society, and for their professionalism and exemplary attitude in the face of threats to human life.

"[6] At the Presidential Palace ceremony President Komorowski said that people had watched the landing on a live television broadcast, and he congratulated the pair for achieving a "happy ending to a dramatic incident.

[12] He was compared to Chesley Sullenberger who successfully ditched US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River on January 15, 2009, also without any serious injuries.

[13] Wrona also holds a diamond badge for gliding awarded by the Aeroklub Ziemi Lubuskiej (Lubusz Land Air Club).