Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Messerschmitt Bf 109 in the UK
The gazetteer records 6 Messerschmitt Bf 109 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 6 UK collections, in 4 regions: London & Around, East of England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar | Westerham | London & Around | Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, Battle of Britain veteran |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3 1190 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3 4101/DG200 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2/Trop 10639 |
| Spitfire Visitor Centre, Hangar 42, Blackpool | Blackpool | Northern England | Messerschmitt Bf 109E replica |
| Yorkshire Air Museum | York | Northern England | Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 – Replica |
Type notes
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 in brief
| Type | Messerschmitt Bf 109 (E/G & Buchón) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1935 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~34,000 |
| Top speed | 386 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 6 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 6 |
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.