Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Boulton Paul P.111 & Short SB.5 in the UK
The gazetteer records 4 Boulton Paul P.111 & Short SB.5 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Short SB.4 Sherpa G-14-1 Short SB.5 WG768 Short SD.2 Stiletto supersonic target drone Short 330 G-BDBS |
Type notes
The Boulton Paul P.111 & Short SB.5 in brief
| Type | Boulton Paul P.111 & Short SB.5 |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1951 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 2 |
| Top speed | transonic |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| 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.