Region

Where to See the BBMF in East Midlands

The East Midlands sits close to the BBMF's home base at RAF Coningsby.

BBMF in East Midlands
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near East Midlands is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Ilkeston (5 NM from East Midlands) (14:40–15:10 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Thursday 16 July 2026 — Tongwell

Towns & venues in East Midlands

Select a location for its current status, next scheduled appearance and local viewing advice:

Nottingham Derby Leicester Northampton Lincoln Grantham Boston Skegness Loughborough Mansfield Chesterfield Matlock

Upcoming in East Midlands

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodborough (14:20–14:50 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ripley (14:45–15:15 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (14:30–15:00 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ambergate (14:45–15:15 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Belvoir (14:10–14:40 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Great Gonerby (14:05–14:35 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Sewstern (15:35–16:05 BST)
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (15:10–15:40 BST)
⚠ Note: Events are shown because they fall within range of a location in this region. Exact visibility depends on where you are and the specific flypast or display area. Always check official BBMF social media on the day.

Later in the season

  • 31 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (timing TBC)
    ~22.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 12 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Santapod Raceway – European Finals (timing TBC)
    ~10.3 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 19 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby – Bomber Command Day (timing TBC)
    ~22.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 26 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Bbmf Members Day – Raf Coningsby (timing TBC)
    ~15.8 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Recent appearances in the region

  • 16 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Tongwell (09:20–09:50 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wymeswold (14:09–14:39 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Belvoir (14:15–14:45 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Heather (13:38–14:08 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Brinklow (13:26–13:56 BST)
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bromham (13:07–13:37 BST)

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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.