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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 Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 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 | Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 F3556 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 Replica 'A3930' |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 Replica.
Type notes
The Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 in brief
| Type | Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| 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 Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.