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Last verified 2026-10-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Schleicher Ka 8 in the UK
The gazetteer records 6 Schleicher Ka 8 airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 4 UK collections, in 4 regions: South East England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands AeroparkChecked 2026-10-08 | Derby | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Schleicher K-8 glider |
| National Museum Of FlightChecked 2026-10-08 | North Berwick | Scotland | Schleicher Ka 4 Rhönlerche II GA 591 |
| South Yorkshire Aircraft MuseumChecked 2026-10-08 | Doncaster | Northern England | Schleicher Ka 8B cockpit section BGA.522 Cockpit or section |
| The Gliding Heritage CentreChecked 2026-10-08 | Alton | South East England | Schleicher Ka 3 BGA.2689 Schleicher Ka 8B G-CHRJ Schleicher Ka 8B G-DCGH |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Schleicher Ka 3; Schleicher Ka 4 Rhönlerche II; Schleicher Ka 8B; Schleicher Ka 8B cockpit section.
Type notes
The Schleicher Ka 8 in brief
| Type | Schleicher Ka 8 (Ka 8B, Ka 3, Ka 4 Rhönlerche) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 4 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 6 |
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 Schleicher Ka 8 airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 6 Schleicher Ka 8 airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Schleicher Ka 8 airframes?
The Gliding Heritage Centre has the most in this survey, with 3 recorded airframes.