Types you’ll see alongside
Gloster Meteor, Harrier family, Hawker Hunter, Hunting Jet Provost, Aérospatiale Gazelle & Alouette.
Last verified 2026-10-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Supermarine Scimitar in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Supermarine Scimitar airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 2 regions: East of England, South West England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe Down Aviation CollectionChecked 2026-10-08 | Salisbury | South West England | Supermarine Scimitar F.1 nose section WT859 Cockpit or section |
| City of Norwich Aviation MuseumChecked 2026-10-08 | Norwich | East of England | Supermarine Scimitar cockpit mock-up Replica |
| Fleet Air Arm MuseumChecked 2026-10-08 | Yeovil | South West England | Supermarine Scimitar F.1 XD317 |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
South West England has 2 collections recording the type.
Marks and variants recorded
Supermarine Scimitar F.1; Supermarine Scimitar F.1 nose section.
Type notes
The Supermarine Scimitar in brief
| Type | Supermarine Scimitar (F.1) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 3 |
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 Supermarine Scimitar airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 3 Supermarine Scimitar airframes in UK collections.
Which museum has the most Supermarine Scimitar airframes?
Boscombe Down Aviation Collection has the most in this survey, with 1 recorded airframe.