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Is the BBMF Flying Near Chichester Today?

Wondering whether the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is due over Chichester? This page tracks the next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Chichester, drawn from published UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 display schedule.

BBMF near Chichester — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Chichester is Saturday 22 August 2026 — Summer-in-lee (16 NM from Chichester) (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 4 July 2026 — Fareham

Later in the season

  • 22 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Summer-in-lee (timing TBC)
    ~16 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Chichester

The BBMF appears across the UK throughout the display season, transiting to airshows, flypasts and commemorative events. Because the aircraft cover long distances between engagements, Chichester and the surrounding area can fall under a transit route or display box even when the event itself is nearby. Any BBMF appearances matched within roughly 20 nautical miles of Chichester are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Chichester

  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Fareham (15:40–16:10 BST)
    ~15.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Billingshurst (12:45–13:15 BST)
    ~16.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Littlehampton (15:55–16:25 BST)
    ~9.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Worthing (15:50–16:20 BST)
    ~15.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Portsmouth Armed Forces Day (timing TBC)
    ~12.1 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Lee-on-solent (13:45–14:15 BST)
    ~16.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Chichester. 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.