Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: London & Around, East of England, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet 191614 |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet '191454' |
Type notes
The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet in brief
| Type | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1941 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | ~370 |
| Top speed | 596 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 3 |
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.