Types you’ll see alongside
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Last verified 2026-10-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Cierva Grasshopper in the UK
The gazetteer records 4 Cierva Grasshopper airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: South West England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Helicopter MuseumChecked 2026-10-08 | Weston-super-Mare | South West England | Cierva Grasshopper 1 G-ARVN Cierva Grasshopper III G-AWRP Cierva Grasshopper III G-AXFM Cierva Grasshopper III G-AZAU |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
South West England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Cierva Grasshopper in brief
| Type | Cierva Grasshopper (Grasshopper 1, Grasshopper III / CR Twin) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 4 |
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 Cierva Grasshopper airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 4 Cierva Grasshopper airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Cierva Grasshopper airframes?
The Helicopter Museum has the most in this survey, with 4 recorded airframes.