G-LYNX returns to The Helicopter Museum

The world record breaking G-LYNX has returned to The Helicopter Museum having been away from the museum for nearly 4 years whilst undergoing restoration by apprentices at AgustaWestland.

G-LYNX now sits proudly alongside XX910 and ZE477, both of which returned this week from RNAS Yeovilton where they have undergone restoration by the Lynx Ops Support Team.

Yeovilton Air Day 2011 - Lynx Anniversary

 Some images from Saturday's Air Day where we had three of our Lynx aircraft on display...including G-LYNX which is due for redelivery to the museum this week.

ZE477 has also been in Hangar 6 over the last couple of weeks being tidied up.

And ...XX910 is finished! Here she is proudly displayed on Saturday.

Lynx line-up for Yeovilton

A sneak peek at the Lynx line up for this weekend's Air Day at Yeovilton. Our XX910 didn't make the photo as it wasn't quite ready in time, but I've since seen the finished product, a photo anyway, and can't wait to see it in the flesh on Saturday!!

Lynx prep for Yeovilton Air Day

A few pictures as an update on progress on XX910.

Our Lynx 3 is also being taken to Yeovilton today for some TLC before being displayed alongside XX910 and G-LYNX at Yeovilton Air Day.

Lynx restoration - update

I've been in touch with Dave Lloyd at RNAS Yeovilton who has sent the following photos of XX910 - quite a difference!

The engine bays remain empty at present although it seems that 2 engines have been agreed for use subject to addressing some formalities. Other items are shelved awaiting fitting, including a set of survival packs.

In the cockpit, flying controls have been put together and a set of dual controls await fitment. The main original airframe paint has been much improved by a day's t-cutting and waxing too.

Lynx restoration - update

Some images of XX910 under restoration at RNAS Yeovilton

Lynx restoration - update

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/somerset/hi/people_and_places/newsid_9399000/9399712.stm

http://hmfriends.org.uk/restorlynx2.htm

Evidence of XX910 sitting safely in hangar 6 at RNAS Yeovilton. I've been promised more photo's as they make progress

Take a look at the Friends of The Helicopter Museum website for more information on the project...http://hmfriends.org.uk/restorlynx2.htm

Lynx restoration

Yesterday we said goodbye (temporarily) to our Navy Lynx prototype XX910 as it departed for RNAS Yeovilton, where it will be worked on by Lynx Helicopter Force Operational Support Team.

The plan is to have it ready to display later this year when Lynx celebrates its 40th year.