Types you’ll see alongside
American rotary visitors, Westland Whirlwind (helicopter), Aérospatiale Gazelle & Alouette, Aérospatiale Puma & Super Frelon, Armstrong Whitworth Argosy.
Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Soviet rotary wing in the UK
The gazetteer records the Soviet rotary wing at 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| The Helicopter Museum | Weston-super-Mare | South West England | — |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 1 collection recording the type.
Type notes
The Soviet rotary wing in brief
| Type | Soviet rotary wing (Mi-1, Mi-2, Mi-4, Mi-8, Mi-24, Ka-26) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 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 Soviet rotary wing airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 0 Soviet rotary wing airframes in UK collections.