Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Bristol Britannia in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Bristol Britannia airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: East of England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVT |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Bristol Britannia 312 G-AOVF |
Type notes
The Bristol Britannia in brief
| Type | Bristol Britannia |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1952 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 85 |
| Top speed | 397 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.