Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Handley Page Hampden in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Handley Page Hampden airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre | Spilsby | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Handley Page Hampden (under restoration) AE436 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Handley Page Hampden TB.1 P1344 Handley Page Hereford L6012 (original Hampden P1344 tail boom section) L6012 |
Type notes
The Handley Page Hampden in brief
| Type | Handley Page Hampden (+ Hereford) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1936 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 1,430 |
| Top speed | 254 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| 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.