Aircraft hub · 1916

Bristol F.2b Fighter

The ‘Brisfit’ — a two-seater flown like a single-seater with a sting in the tail; served until 1932. The gazetteer currently lists it at 3 UK museums.

3
Museums
1916
First flight
5,329
Built
123 mph
Top speed
First World War
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 F.2b Fighter in the UK

The gazetteer records 3 Bristol F.2b Fighter airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, East of England.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
IWM Duxford Cambridge East of England Bristol F.2B Fighter E2581
Royal Air Force Museum London London London & Around Bristol F.2b Fighter E2466
The Shuttleworth Collection Biggleswade East of England Bristol F.2b Fighter G-AEPH
Computed from the survey

Collection context

Types you’ll see alongside

Avro Anson, Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Airco DH.9 / DH.9A, Airspeed Oxford.

Where the type is thickest

East of England has 2 collections recording the type.

Type notes

The Bristol F.2b Fighter in brief

TypeBristol F.2b Fighter
UK museums holding one3
Airframes recorded in this survey3

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 F.2b Fighter airframes are left in the UK?

The Aviation Gazetteer records 3 Bristol F.2b Fighter airframes in UK collections.

Which museum has the most Bristol F.2b Fighter airframes?

IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.

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