The fourth prototype of the PZL-Mielec I-22 Iryda aircraft, with the original registration number "04" discovered during renovation on the first layer of paint. This aircraft made its first flight after being re-registered as the civilian SP-PWC, in accordance with amended regulations. During restoration, it was also discovered that the wings of this aircraft came from the third prototype with registration SP-PWB (the original wings were damaged during pressure testing of the fuel tanks). This aircraft made its last flight to Dęblin in 1995 as SP-PWC.

ex SP-PWC

The Iryda was an advanced jet trainer in the class of the Hawk and Alpha Jet, but powered by outmoded turbojet engines. The first prototype flew in 1985, well before the fall of communism. The Polish air force finally cancelled the type 13 years later in 1998. This is assumed to be the fourth airframe, ex SP-PWC and previously on display here as "104'".

ex SP-PWC

Prototype or pre-production Iryda. It was on Powidz for the Poznan-Lawica airshow flying display. Now in the Deblin museum as '104'.

The Iryda was intended as a trainer replacement for the TS-11 Iskra. However, it was already obsolete when entering service and after a couple of crashes it was withdrawn from use. This example is actually SP-PWC and is on display at the wonderful Polish AF Museum.

Aircraft is registered as SP-PWC but carries a military serial of 104 , Only 25 were built