Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 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 | Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 549192 Republic P-47D Thunderbolt 226413 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Republic Thunderbolt II KL216 |
Type notes
The Republic P-47 Thunderbolt in brief
| Type | Republic P-47 Thunderbolt |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1941 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 15,636 |
| Top speed | 433 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| 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.