Types you’ll see alongside
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Last verified 2026-07-11 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) in the UK
The gazetteer records the Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) at 8 UK collections, in 5 regions: East of England, South West England, Midlands & Lincolnshire, Northern England, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | — |
| Midland Air Museum | Coventry | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Morayvia | Forres | Scotland | — |
| Newark Air Museum | Newark | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Norfolk and Suffolk Aviation Museum | Bungay | East of England | — |
| Royal Air Force Museum Midlands | Shifnal | Midlands & Lincolnshire | — |
| Solway Aviation Museum | Crosby on Eden | Northern England | — |
| The Helicopter Museum | Weston-super-Mare | South West England | — |
Computed from the survey
Collection context
Where the type is thickest
Midlands & Lincolnshire has 3 collections recording the type.
Type notes
The Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) in brief
| Type | Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) (HAR/HCC) |
|---|---|
| UK museums holding one | 8 |
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 Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) airframes are left in the UK?
The Aviation Gazetteer records 0 Westland Whirlwind (helicopter) airframes in UK collections.