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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 Comper Swift in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Comper Swift airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: East of England, Northern England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooton Park HangarsChecked 2026-10-08 | Ellesmere Port | Northern England | Comper Swift G-ACGL |
| The Shuttleworth CollectionChecked 2026-10-08 | Biggleswade | East of England | Comper Swift G-ACTF |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Comper Swift in brief
| Type | Comper Swift |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| 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 119 museums is indexed in the Compendium.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Comper Swift airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Comper Swift airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Comper Swift airframes?
Hooton Park Hangars has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.