North West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Preston Today?

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

BBMF near Preston — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Preston is Saturday 8 August 2026 — Blackpool Airshow (12.4 NM from Preston) (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Lytham

Later in the season

  • 8 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~12.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 9 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Blackpool Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~12.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~13.1 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 30 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Southport Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~13.1 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Preston

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, Preston 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 Preston are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Preston

  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Lytham (11:15–11:45 BST)
    ~9.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Morecambe (11:05–11:35 BST)
    ~19.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Lancaster & Morecambe Armed Forces Day (timing TBC)
    ~19.6 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 25 May 2026 — Flypast — Chipping (14:50–15:20 BST)
    ~8.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 23 May 2026 — Flypast — Chipping (14:55–15:25 BST)
    ~8.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 23 May 2026 — Flypast — Blackpool (14:44–15:14 BST)
    ~11.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Preston. 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.