Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Fairchild Argus in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Fairchild Argus airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Fairchild Argus II FS628 |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Fairchild F-24 W-41A Argus HB612 |
| Yorkshire Air Museum | York | Northern England | Fairchild Argus II FK338 |
Type notes
The Fairchild Argus in brief
| Type | Fairchild Argus |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1941 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~970 |
| Top speed | 132 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 3 |
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.