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
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Derby is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Aston On Trent (4.9 NM from Derby) (15:00–15:30 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Heather

Next 7 days

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST)
    ~4.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
    ~6.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ambergate (14:45–15:15 BST)
    ~7.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ripley (14:45–15:15 BST)
    ~8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~13.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodborough (14:20–14:50 BST)
    ~16.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (15:15–15:45 BST)
    ~17.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (12:55–13:25 BST)
    ~13.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (13:05–13:35 BST)
    ~17.3 NM from area centre · Flypast

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

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heather (13:38–14:08 BST)
    ~13.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (14:09–14:39 BST)
    ~15.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Crich (15:21–15:51 BST)
    ~9.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Overseal (14:52–15:22 BST)
    ~11.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (15:50–16:20 BST)
    ~15.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Rainworth (15:38–16:08 BST)
    ~17.5 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.