Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Cierva C.30 / Avro Rota in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Cierva C.30 / Avro Rota airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, East of England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Aircraft Museum | St Albans | London & Around | — |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Avro 671 Rota I HM580 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Avro Rota K4232 |
Type notes
The Cierva C.30 / Avro Rota in brief
| Type | Cierva C.30 / Avro Rota |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1933 |
| Era | int |
| Number built | ~180 |
| Top speed | 110 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| 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.