Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, East of England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Aircraft Museum | St Albans | London & Around | de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird J7326 – Fuselage only |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird G-EBHX |
Type notes
The de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird in brief
| Type | de Havilland DH.53 Humming Bird |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1923 |
| Era | int |
| Number built | 15 |
| Top speed | 73 mph |
| 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 all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.