Aircraft hub · 1913

Lee-Richards Annular Biplane

A circular wing, on the theory that lift shouldn’t have corners. The theory retired undefeated and unproven. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1913
First flight
3
Built
Top speed
Pioneer era
Era

Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

Where to see the Lee-Richards Annular Biplane in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Lee-Richards Annular Biplane airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: Midlands & Lincolnshire.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
Newark Air Museum Newark Midlands & Lincolnshire Lee-Richards annular biplane (replica)
Computed from the survey

Collection context

Types you’ll see alongside

Aérospatiale Gazelle & Alouette, Aérospatiale Puma & Super Frelon, Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, Avro Anson, Avro Ashton.

Rarity on charge

One of only 1 in UK public collections.

Where the type is thickest

Midlands & Lincolnshire has 1 collection recording the type.

Type notes

The Lee-Richards Annular Biplane in brief

TypeLee-Richards Annular Biplane (replica)
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

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 Lee-Richards Annular Biplane airframes are left in the UK?

The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Lee-Richards Annular Biplane airframe in UK collections.

Which museum has the most Lee-Richards Annular Biplane airframes?

Newark Air Museum has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.

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