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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 U-2 in the UK
The gazetteer records 1 Lockheed U-2 airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: East of England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Lockheed U-2 C 56-6692 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Rarity on charge
One of only 1 in UK public collections.
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Lockheed U-2 in brief
| Type | Lockheed U-2 |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 1 |
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 U-2 airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Lockheed U-2 airframe in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Lockheed U-2 airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.