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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 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' |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Messerschmitt Me 163B Komet; Messerschmitt Me 163B-1a Komet.
Type notes
The Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet in brief
| Type | Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 3 Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Messerschmitt Me 163 Komet airframes?
National Museum Of Flight has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.