Types you’ll see alongside
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Last verified 2026-07-11 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 | — |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
East of England has 1 collection recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Short Sunderland MR.5.
Type notes
The Short Sunderland in brief
| Type | Short Sunderland (MR.5 + Sandringham) |
|---|---|
| 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.
Aircraft questions
Frequently asked
How many Short Sunderland airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 2 Short Sunderland airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Short Sunderland airframes?
IWM Duxford has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.