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Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 4 UK collections, in 3 regions: East of England, South East England, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gatwick Aviation Museum | Gatwick | South East England | — |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Britten-Norman BN-2A-III Trislander G-BEVT |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | Britten-Norman Islander G-BELF |
| Solent Sky | Southampton | South East England | — |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
South East England has 2 collections recording the type.
Type notes
The Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander in brief
| Type | Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 4 |
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Britten-Norman Islander & Trislander airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.