South Coast

Is the BBMF Flying Near Bournemouth Today?

Bournemouth's seafront has hosted air festivals where the BBMF appears over Bournemouth Bay.

BBMF near Bournemouth — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Bournemouth is Saturday 25 July 2026 — Swanage Carnival (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 20 September 2025 — Ringwood

Later in the season

  • 25 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Swanage Carnival (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Bournemouth

Bournemouth Air Festival has featured the BBMF displaying between the two piers, with the Dorset coast as a backdrop.

Where to watch

The beach between Bournemouth Pier and Boscombe Pier gives the main view. The cliffs at Hengistbury Head offer wider panoramas.

Around 160 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Bournemouth

  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Ringwood (16:25–16:55 BST)
  • 28 Jun 2025 — Flypast — Bovington (13:56–14:26 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 14 NM of Bournemouth. 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.