Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Hawker Typhoon & Tempest in the UK
The gazetteer records 4 Hawker Typhoon & Tempest airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 4 UK collections, in 4 regions: London & Around, East of England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Wales.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Hawker Tempest II MW763/PR533 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Hawker Tempest V NV778 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Hawker Tempest II PR536 |
| South Wales Aviation Museum | Barry | Wales | Hawker Tempest |
Type notes
The Hawker Typhoon & Tempest in brief
| Type | Hawker Typhoon & Tempest (IB / II / V) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1940 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~4,800 |
| Top speed | 435 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 4 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 4 |
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.