Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the North American P-51 Mustang in the UK
The gazetteer records 5 North American P-51 Mustang airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, East of England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | North American P-51D Mustang 413521 North American P-51D Mustang 472216 CAC CA-18 Mustang 22 415152 North American P-51D Mustang 411631 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | North American P-51D Mustang 413317 |
Type notes
The North American P-51 Mustang in brief
| Type | North American P-51 Mustang (D & CA-18) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1940 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 15,586 |
| Top speed | 437 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 5 |
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.