Types you’ll see alongside
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, Avro Lincoln, Avro Vulcan, Avro York, BAC TSR.2.
Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Boulton Paul Defiant in the UK
The gazetteer records 1 Boulton Paul Defiant airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Boulton Paul Defiant I N1671 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Rarity on charge
One of only 1 in UK public collections.
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Boulton Paul Defiant in brief
| Type | Boulton Paul Defiant |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 1 |
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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Boulton Paul Defiant airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Boulton Paul Defiant airframe in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Boulton Paul Defiant airframes?
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.