Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Fairey Delta 2 / BAC 221 in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Fairey Delta 2 / BAC 221 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | Yeovil | South West England | BAC 221 WG774 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Fairey Delta 2 WG777 |
Type notes
The Fairey Delta 2 / BAC 221 in brief
| Type | Fairey Delta 2 / BAC 221 |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1954 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 2 |
| Top speed | 1,132 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.