Types you’ll see alongside
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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 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 2 regions: East of England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 501 |
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SPS |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 2 collections recording the type.
Type notes
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 in brief
| Type | Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (PF/SPS/PFM) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 2 |
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 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.