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 Dragon & Rapide in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 de Havilland Dragon & Rapide airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Aircraft Museum | St Albans | London & Around | de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide G-AKDW |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | de Havilland Dragon VH-SNB |
Type notes
The de Havilland Dragon & Rapide in brief
| Type | de Havilland Dragon & Rapide (DH.84/89) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1934 |
| Era | int |
| Number built | ~930 |
| Top speed | 157 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.