Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Bristol Sycamore in the UK
The gazetteer records 6 Bristol Sycamore airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 6 UK collections, in 5 regions: London & Around, East of England, South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace Bristol | Bristol | South West England | Bristol Sycamore HR.14 XL824 |
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Bristol Sycamore III |
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | Bungay | East of England | Bristol Sycamore HR.14 XG518 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | — |
| The Helicopter Museum | Weston-super-Mare | South West England | Bristol Type 171 Sycamore Mk.3, G-ALSX Bristol Type 171 Sycamore HC.14, XL829 |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Bristol Sycamore HR.14 XJ918 |
Type notes
The Bristol Sycamore in brief
| Type | Bristol Sycamore |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1947 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 180 |
| Top speed | 127 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 6 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 6 |
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.