HOW TO: Clean An RAF Cold War Aircraft 100ft In The Air

Royal Air Force aircraft from the Cold War period were deep cleaned at RAF Museum Cosford, but it’s not an easy task as they are suspended more than 100ft in the air.

The specialist cleaning team polished off years’ worth of dust just in time for the museum’s reopening.

We were there to see how they did it.

[antnightingale]

I used to work as the gas engineer for MITIE on Cosford. It was amazing walking around before opening having time and quiet to look at these engineering works of art.

[neumlephotodude]

Germany here. I hope the Covid crisis will be over soon and can't wait visit this gorgeous museum!

[peterkeane]

Spent Many Sundays cleaning that Lightning back in the 90's and loved every minute!

[tonyb]

When you've finished with that plane I've got some windows that need doing 😉

[itsjohndell]

Imagine dusting a Vulcan. Let's just take it out for a spin! (well, I can dream can't I?)

[MadMatt]

Who says cleaning is boring?! Awesome!

[jbuller]

You missed a bit!
I wonder how much lighter the lightning is without dust.
Once it'll have left you for dust!

[-CLUMSYDIYer-]

The presenter looked like that special needs girl that had to wear a helmet just in case she fainted.
I know im going to hell!

[GeneralThargor]

"preparing to open on the 17th of May", video posted on the 24th, so its open?

[VanderlyndenJengold]

If it's difficult to clean dust off once a year then do it more often.