Types you’ll see alongside
Hawker Hart family, Hawker Hurricane, Supermarine Spitfire, Avro 504, Avro Anson.
Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Gloster Gladiator in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Gloster Gladiator airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: London & Around, East of England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Gloster Gladiator II N5628 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Gloster Gladiator I K8042 |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | Gloster Gladiator I G-AMRK |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Gloster Gladiator in brief
| Type | Gloster Gladiator (I/II) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Gloster Gladiator airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 3 Gloster Gladiator airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Gloster Gladiator airframes?
Royal Air Force Museum London has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.