Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Bristol M.1C in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Bristol M.1C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Bristol M.1c replica C4994 Bristol Bolingbroke IV L8756 |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | Bristol M.1 C G-BWJM |
Type notes
The Bristol M.1C in brief
| Type | Bristol M.1C |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1916 |
| Era | First World War |
| Number built | ~130 |
| Top speed | 130 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 3 |
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.