Aircraft hub · 1917

Sopwith Dolphin

Back-staggered wings put the pilot’s head in the breeze; RAF Museum’s is the sole survivor. The gazetteer currently lists it at 1 UK museum.

1
Museums
1917
First flight
2,072
Built
131 mph
Top speed
First World War
Era

Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.

On charge

Where to see the Sopwith Dolphin in the UK

The gazetteer records 1 Sopwith Dolphin airframe (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 1 UK collection, in one region: London & Around.

MuseumCityRegionAirframes recorded
Royal Air Force Museum London London London & Around Sopwith Dolphin 5F1 C3988
Computed from the survey

Collection context

Types you’ll see alongside

Aérospatiale Gazelle & Alouette, Airco DH.9 / DH.9A, Airspeed Oxford, Albatros D.Va, Avro 504.

Rarity on charge

One of only 1 in UK public collections.

Where the type is thickest

London & Around has 1 collection recording the type.

Type notes

The Sopwith Dolphin in brief

TypeSopwith Dolphin
UK museums holding one1
Airframes recorded in this survey1

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 Sopwith Dolphin airframes are left in the UK?

The Aviation Gazetteer records 1 Sopwith Dolphin airframe in UK collections.

Which museum has the most Sopwith Dolphin airframes?

Royal Air Force Museum London has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.

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