South West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Exeter Today?

Exeter sits at the gateway to the South Devon coast and within range of the English Riviera Airshow.

BBMF near Exeter — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Exeter. The most recent nearby appearance was on Friday 28 August 2026 — Sidmouth Regatta (11.4 NM from Exeter).
Most recent nearby appearance: Friday 28 August 2026 — Sidmouth Regatta

BBMF appearances near Exeter

Devon's wartime airfields were central to the defence of the south-west.

Previous appearances near Exeter

  • 28 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Sidmouth Regatta (timing TBC)
    ~11.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 21 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Dawlish (12:45–13:15 BST)
    ~8.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 31 May 2026 — Scheduled appearance — English Riviera Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~15.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 31 May 2026 — Flypast — Ashburton (13:05–13:35 BST)
    ~15.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 30 May 2026 — Scheduled appearance — English Riviera Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~15.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 May 2026 — Scheduled appearance — English Riviera Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~15.4 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 18 NM of Exeter. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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