Types you’ll see alongside
Avro Vulcan, de Havilland Vampire, English Electric Canberra, English Electric Lightning, Folland Gnat.
Last verified 2026-07-11 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 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
London & Around has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Bristol Beaufighter in brief
| Type | Bristol Beaufighter (IF/TF.X) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Bristol Beaufighter airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Bristol Beaufighter airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Bristol Beaufighter airframes?
Midland Air Museum has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.