Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Westland Lysander in the UK
The gazetteer records 3 Westland Lysander airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 2 regions: East of England, South East England.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | Westland Lysander V9673 |
| Tangmere Military Aviation Museum | Chichester | South East England | Westland Lysander – replica |
| The Shuttleworth Collection | Biggleswade | East of England | Westland Lysander Mk.IIIa G-AZWT |
Type notes
The Westland Lysander in brief
| Type | Westland Lysander |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1936 |
| Era | Second World War |
| Number built | 1,786 |
| Top speed | 212 mph |
| 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.