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Bristol Boxkite

A box of sticks that taught Britain to fly; Shuttleworth’s came from a 1965 film set and still performs. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1910
First flight
~76
Built
40 mph
Top speed
Pioneer era
Era

Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

Where to see the Bristol Boxkite in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Bristol Boxkite airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: East of England.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
The Shuttleworth Collection Biggleswade East of England Bristol Boxkite G-ASPP
Computed from the survey

Collection context

Types you’ll see alongside

ANEC II, Avro 504, Avro Anson, Blackburn B-2, Blackburn Type D.

Rarity on charge

One of only 1 in UK public collections.

Where the type is thickest

East of England has 1 collection recording the type.

Type notes

The Bristol Boxkite in brief

TypeBristol Boxkite (flying reproduction)
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

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 Boxkite airframes are left in the UK?

The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Bristol Boxkite airframe in UK collections.

Which museum has the most Bristol Boxkite airframes?

The Shuttleworth Collection has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.

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