West Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Birmingham Today?

Birmingham's wartime manufacturing contribution was immense — Spitfires were built at the Castle Bromwich Aircraft Factory.

BBMF near Birmingham — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Birmingham. The most recent nearby appearance was on Sunday 19 July 2026 — Shuttington (13.5 NM from Birmingham).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 19 July 2026 — Shuttington

BBMF appearances near Birmingham

Over 11,500 Spitfires were built at Castle Bromwich.

Previous appearances near Birmingham

  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (13:05–13:35 BST)
    ~13.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (12:55–13:25 BST)
    ~18.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Shuttington (15:15–15:45 BST)
    ~13.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Barton Under Needwood (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~18.2 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Walmley (13:14–13:44 BST)
    ~4.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Brinklow (13:26–13:56 BST)
    ~19.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ 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.

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