Types you’ll see alongside
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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 Short Stirling in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Short Stirling 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick Airfield MuseumChecked 2026-10-08 | Bungay | East of England | Short Stirling tailplane section Cockpit or section |
| Royal Air Force Museum LondonChecked 2026-10-08 | London | London & Around | Short Stirling III tail section LK488 Cockpit or section |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Short Stirling in brief
| Type | Short Stirling (I/III/IV) |
|---|---|
| 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 Short Stirling airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Short Stirling airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Short Stirling airframes?
Hardwick Airfield Museum has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.