East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Derby Today?

Derby's connection to wartime aviation runs deep — Rolls-Royce Merlin engines were built here.

BBMF near Derby — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Derby. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 6 September 2026 — Sutton Bonington (10.1 NM from Derby).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 6 September 2026 — Sutton Bonington

BBMF appearances near Derby

The Rolls-Royce Merlin and Griffon engines in the BBMF's Spitfires were designed and produced in Derby.

Previous appearances near Derby

  • 6 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Sutton Bonington (14:10–14:40 BST)
    ~10.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Windley (13:35–14:05 BST)
    ~4.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Ripley (13:40–14:10 BST)
    ~7.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Papplewick (13:45–14:15 BST)
    ~13.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ibstock (12:15–12:45 BST)
    ~14.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
    ~6.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 18 NM of Derby. 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.