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Last verified 2026-07-11 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 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
London & Around has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Handley Page Hampden TB.1.
Type notes
The Handley Page Hampden in brief
| Type | Handley Page Hampden (+ Hereford) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Handley Page Hampden airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 3 Handley Page Hampden airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Handley Page Hampden airframes?
Royal Air Force Museum London has the most in this survey, with 2 recorded airframes.