On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, following a successful test run earlier in the week, the MJ444 Supporters witnessed the Merlin engine roar to life as part of a fully assembled airframe for the first time. Devin Anscomb, a fortunate individual, found himself seated in the rear cockpit while ARCo’s Martin ‘Mo’ Overall did his utmost to keep ‘MJ’ grounded!
The upcoming two weeks will be incredibly busy for ARCo at Duxford. While the Merlin engine has undergone extensive testing prior to installation in the aircraft, there is still a significant amount of work to be done before it is deemed flight-ready. ARCo engineers will be working tirelessly to ensure that MJ444 is prepared to take flight on Saturday, May 25th. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for a successful outcome!
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