West Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Birmingham Today?

Birmingham's wartime manufacturing contribution was immense — Spitfires were built at the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.

BBMF near Birmingham — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Birmingham is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Shuttington (13.5 NM from Birmingham) (15:15–15:45 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Walmley

Next 7 days

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (15:15–15:45 BST)
    ~13.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~18.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (13:05–13:35 BST)
    ~13.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (12:55–13:25 BST)
    ~18.2 NM from area centre · Flypast

BBMF appearances near Birmingham

Over 11,500 Spitfires were built at Castle Bromwich.

Previous appearances near Birmingham

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Walmley (13:14–13:44 BST)
    ~4.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Brinklow (13:26–13:56 BST)
    ~19.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heather (13:38–14:08 BST)
    ~20.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Baddesley Ensor (15:00–15:30 BST)
    ~11.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Astwood Bank (15:45–16:15 BST)
    ~14.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Overseal (14:52–15:22 BST)
    ~19.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 22 NM of Birmingham. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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Unofficial fan site — not affiliated with the RAF, MoD or the BBMF. Flypast and display data is derived from UK NOTAM publications and the official BBMF schedule. All appearances are subject to weather, aircraft serviceability and RAF operational requirements and may be cancelled at any time. Do not contact numbers listed in NOTAMs. Not for flight planning. Always verify with official BBMF channels before making travel plans.