Aircraft hub · 1938

Curtiss Kittyhawk

The desert war’s shark-mouthed workhorse. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1938
First flight
13,738
Built
360 mph
Top speed
Second World War
Era

Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

Where to see the Curtiss Kittyhawk in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Curtiss Kittyhawk airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: London & Around.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
Royal Air Force Museum London London London & Around Curtiss Kittyhawk IV FX760
Type notes

The Curtiss Kittyhawk in brief

TypeCurtiss Kittyhawk
First flight1938
EraSecond World War
Number built13,738
Top speed360 mph
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

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.

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