Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
Where to see the Vickers Wellington in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 Vickers Wellington airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 2 UK collections, in 2 regions: London & Around, Midlands & Lincolnshire.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands Museum | Weybridge | London & Around | Vickers Wellington IA 'R for Robert' (ex-Loch Ness) N2980 |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | Vickers Wellington X MF628 |
The Vickers Wellington in brief
| Type | Vickers Wellington (IA/X) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1936 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 11,461 |
| Top speed | 235 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 2 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 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.