Is the BBMF Flying Near Birmingham Today?
Birmingham's wartime manufacturing contribution was immense — Spitfires were built at the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory in the city.
BBMF near Birmingham — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled within range of Birmingham. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 21 June 2026 (Raf Cosford Museum).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Raf Cosford Museum
BBMF appearances near Birmingham
Over 11,500 Spitfires were built at Castle Bromwich. Several BBMF Spitfires came from this factory, making appearances over Birmingham a moment of profound historical connection.
Where to watch
Nearest regular BBMF fixtures are RAF Cosford and the Midlands Air Festival. City parks give reasonable sky views for community flypasts.
Around 80 miles from RAF Coningsby.
Previous appearances near Birmingham
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Raf Cosford Museum (14:05–14:35 BST)
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Weston Under Lizard (14:10–14:40 BST)
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Milford (14:15–14:45 BST)
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Abbots Bromley (14:20–14:50 BST)
- 21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Swadlincote (14:35–15:05 BST)
- 14 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Raf Cosford Airshow (timing TBC)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 22 NM of Birmingham.
This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.