Types you’ll see alongside
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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 Lockheed Hercules in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Lockheed Hercules airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Lockheed WC-130E Hercules 64-0553 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Lockheed C-130K Hercules C.3 XV202 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
London & Around has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Lockheed C-130K Hercules C.3.
Type notes
The Lockheed Hercules in brief
| Type | Lockheed Hercules (C-130K / WC-130E) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 2 |
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 Lockheed Hercules airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Lockheed Hercules airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Lockheed Hercules airframes?
Royal Air Force Museum London has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.