Since its arrival at Manchester Airport in 2003, the RJX100 G-IRJX had slowly deteriorated to the extent that it was looking quite neglected. Starting last summer, a team of us have made an effort at trying to restore the aircraft to a condition more fitting to a preserved aircraft. We usually attend every couple of weeks and so far have spent the time touching up the exterior, giving the aircraft a clean, returning the nosewheel so it points the right way, reinflating the tyres and generally tidying it up. Over the winter we've given the interior a bit of attention, replacing the flooring in the rear cabin and cleaning the flight deck. Here's a few snaps of the aircraft over the last few months.
Looking clean and shiny last October.
20171014_091609 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
Still has the engines fitted and the fans still capable of being turned albeit by hand,
IMG_1488 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
The hydraulic bay is in an almost new condition.
20180210_133451 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
The airbrakes and rudder access panels open for inspection. Most of the aircraft is still in great condition
20171014_110847 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
The right elevator and servotab have suffered some damage in the wind. Access is tricky though.
20180224_142956 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
In the snow in December.
20171209_095943 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
There are plans to remodel the interior to allow a walk-through for the public.
20170916_124014 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
In the sunshine in February.
20180224_133945 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
20180224_134226 by dereknferguson, on Flickr
Work will continue this year, keeping on top of the cleaning and carrying on with the refurbishing.
AVRO RJX at Manchester Airport
AVRO RJX at Manchester Airport
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Re: AVRO RJX at Manchester Airport
She's looking lovely. This is one place that I keep meaning to visit.
Re: AVRO RJX at Manchester Airport
Nice work there, well done to you and the rest of the team.
Re: AVRO RJX at Manchester Airport
Great job guys. A testemant to your hard work. A vast improvement on its previous appearance.