Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Boeing 707, 737 & 747 in the UK
The gazetteer records 4 Boeing 707, 737 & 747 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: Wales, Scotland, South West England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | Christchurch | South West England | Boeing 737-200 21135 |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | Boeing 707 G-APFJ |
| South Wales Aviation Museum | Barry | Wales | Boeing 747 Upper cockpit section Boeing 707 Cockpit section |
Type notes
The Boeing 707, 737 & 747 in brief
| Type | Boeing 707, 737 & 747 (nose sections & 737-200) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1957 |
| Era | cw |
| Number built | many, obviously |
| Top speed | 605 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 4 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.