Yorkshire & the Humber

Is the BBMF Flying Near Sheffield Today?

Sheffield and South Yorkshire have strong wartime connections — the steelworks were vital to the war effort.

BBMF near Sheffield — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Sheffield is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Clipstone (18.4 NM from Sheffield) (14:30–15:00 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Bakewell

Next 7 days

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (14:30–15:00 BST)
    ~18.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ambergate (14:45–15:15 BST)
    ~19.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (12:30–13:00 BST)
    ~18.4 NM from area centre · Flypast

BBMF appearances near Sheffield

The city's industrial wartime role is part of the story the BBMF helps tell.

Previous appearances near Sheffield

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bakewell (12:04–12:34 BST)
    ~12.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Beighton (13:45–14:15 BST)
    ~5.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Harthill (13:52–14:22 BST)
    ~8.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Chesterfield (15:28–15:58 BST)
    ~9.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Crich (15:21–15:51 BST)
    ~17.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Doncaster (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~16.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Sheffield. 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.