London & South East

Is the BBMF Flying Near Brighton Today?

Brighton and the Sussex coast lie directly beneath the Battle of Britain's front line in 1940. BBMF appearances here carry particular historical weight.

BBMF near Brighton — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled within range of Brighton. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 28 June 2025 (Brighton).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 28 June 2025 — Brighton

BBMF appearances near Brighton

The Battle of Britain was fought extensively over Sussex. The BBMF's Spitfires and Hurricanes flying here retrace the routes of the aircraft that defended these skies.

Where to watch

The Palace Pier seafront and the cliffs at Rottingdean give wide sea views. The South Downs — Devil's Dyke, Ditchling Beacon — offer panoramic coastal horizons.

Eastbourne Airbourne is the nearest regular BBMF event, around 25 miles east.

Previous appearances near Brighton

  • 28 Jun 2025 — Flypast — Brighton (14:46–15:16 BST)
  • 28 Jun 2025 — Flypast — Worthing (14:41–15:11 BST)
  • 28 Jun 2025 — Flypast — Littlehampton (14:37–15:07 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 16 NM of Brighton. 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.