Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Slingsby glider family in the UK
The gazetteer records the Slingsby glider family at 7 UK collections, in 6 regions: London & Around, East of England, South East England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England, Northern Ireland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Royal Air Force Museum London | London | London & Around | — |
| Solent Sky | Southampton | South East England | — |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | — |
| Ulster Aviation Society (Maze Long Kesh) | Lisburn | Northern Ireland | — |
| Yorkshire Air Museum | York | Northern England | — |
Type notes
The Slingsby glider family in brief
| Type | Slingsby glider family (Cadet, Grasshopper, Tutor) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1948 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | thousands |
| Top speed | as released |
| UK museums holding one | 7 |
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.