East of England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Bedford Today?

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

BBMF near Bedford — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Bedford is Sunday 19 July 2026 — Kimbolton (10 NM from Bedford) (12:25–12:55 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Thursday 16 July 2026 — Tongwell

Next 7 days

  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Kimbolton (12:25–12:55 BST)
    ~10 NM from area centre · Flypast

Later in the season

  • 25 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Shuttleworth Summer Show (timing TBC)
    ~6 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Shuttleworth Proms (timing TBC)
    ~6 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 29 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Shuttleworth Military Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~6 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)
    ~7.3 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Bedford

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, Bedford 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 Bedford are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Bedford

  • 16 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Tongwell (09:20–09:50 BST)
    ~10.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bromham (13:07–13:37 BST)
    ~2.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Pirton (12:52–13:22 BST)
    ~11.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bletchly Park (14:15–14:45 BST)
    ~13.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — St Neots (13:20–13:50 BST)
    ~9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Milton Keynes (12:05–12:35 BST)
    ~10.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Bedford. 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.