South West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Dorchester Today?

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

BBMF near Dorchester — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Dorchester. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 12 September 2026 — Poole (17.2 NM from Dorchester).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 12 September 2026 — Poole

BBMF appearances near Dorchester

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, Dorchester 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 Dorchester are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Dorchester

  • 12 Sep 2026 — Flypast — Poole (14:30–15:00 BST)
    ~17.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 22 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Lyme Regis (12:20–12:50 BST)
    ~19 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 21 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Lyme Regis (13:00–13:30 BST)
    ~19 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 25 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Weymouth (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~6.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 25 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Sturminster Newton (11:55–12:25 BST)
    ~14.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 25 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Swanage Carnival (timing TBC)
    ~18.5 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Dorchester. 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.