Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
Where to see the Vickers Viscount in the UK
The gazetteer records 5 Vickers Viscount airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 5 UK collections, in 5 regions: London & Around, East of England, South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth Aviation Museum | Christchurch | South West England | Vickers Viscount 263 – Nose section only |
| Brooklands Museum | Weybridge | London & Around | Vickers Viscount 806 G-APIM |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Vickers Viscount 701 G-ALWF |
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Vickers Viscount 708 |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | Vickers Viscount 701 G-AMOG |
The Vickers Viscount in brief
| Type | Vickers Viscount |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1948 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 445 |
| Top speed | 352 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 5 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 5 |
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.