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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 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 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
London & Around has 2 collections recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Messerschmitt Bf 109 E-3; Messerschmitt Bf 109 G-6 – Replica; Messerschmitt Bf 109E replica; Messerschmitt Bf 109E-3; Messerschmitt Bf 109E-4, Battle of Britain veteran; Messerschmitt Bf 109G-2/Trop.
Type notes
The Messerschmitt Bf 109 in brief
| Type | Messerschmitt Bf 109 (E/G & Buchón) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Messerschmitt Bf 109 airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 6 Messerschmitt Bf 109 airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Messerschmitt Bf 109 airframes?
Biggin Hill Heritage Hangar has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.