Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Bristol Beaufighter in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Bristol Beaufighter airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Bristol Beaufighter |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Bristol Beaufighter TF.X RD253 |
Type notes
The Bristol Beaufighter in brief
| Type | Bristol Beaufighter (IF/TF.X) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1939 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 5,928 |
| Top speed | 320 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 2 |
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.