Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Saab Safir & Fouga Magister in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Saab Safir & Fouga Magister airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Saab Safir |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | Fouga CM-170R-2 Magister ‘Super Magister 218 |
Type notes
The Saab Safir & Fouga Magister in brief
| Type | Saab Safir & Fouga Magister |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1957 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | ~1,300 |
| Top speed | 444 mph |
| 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.