Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Short Sunderland in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Short Sunderland airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: London & Around, East of England, South East England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Short Sunderland MR.5 ML796 |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | Short Sunderland MR.5 ML824 |
| Solent Sky | Southampton | South East England | — |
Type notes
The Short Sunderland in brief
| Type | Short Sunderland (MR.5 + Sandringham) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1937 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 749 |
| Top speed | 213 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| 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.