Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Fairey Swordfish in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Fairey Swordfish airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: East of England, South West England, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Air Arm Museum | Yeovil | South West England | Fairey Swordfish II HS618 wears P4139 |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Fairey Swordfish NF370 |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Fairey Swordfish II HS503 |
Type notes
The Fairey Swordfish in brief
| Type | Fairey Swordfish |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1934 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 2,391 |
| Top speed | 139 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.