Types you’ll see alongside
Armstrong Whitworth Argosy, Avro Lincoln, Avro Vulcan, Avro York, BAC TSR.2.
Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Short Belfast in the UK
The gazetteer records 1 Short Belfast airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Short Belfast C.1 XR371 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Rarity on charge
One of only 1 in UK public collections.
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Short Belfast C.1.
Type notes
The Short Belfast in brief
| Type | Short Belfast |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 1 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 1 |
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 Short Belfast airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Short Belfast airframe in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Short Belfast airframes?
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.