Is the BBMF Flying Near Cambridge Today?

Cambridge sits adjacent to IWM Duxford, one of the BBMF's most significant annual venues.

BBMF near Cambridge — status

Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Cambridge is Saturday 4 July 2026 — Iwm Duxford Summer Show (timing TBC).

Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 21 June 2026 — Cottenham

Later in the season

4 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Iwm Duxford Summer Show (timing TBC)
Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
5 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Iwm Duxford Summer Show (timing TBC)
Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
12 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Duxford Battle Of Britain Airshow (timing TBC)
Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
13 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Duxford Battle Of Britain Airshow (timing TBC)
Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Cambridge

Dozens of wartime airfields lay near Cambridge. IWM Duxford — where Spitfires and Hurricanes flew in the Battle of Britain — is the nearest regular BBMF event.

Where to watch

IWM Duxford (ticketed) is about 10 miles south and is the premier local BBMF experience.

IWM Duxford is around 10 miles south of Cambridge.

Previous appearances near Cambridge

21 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Cottenham (14:55–15:25 BST)
20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Cottenham (13:00–13:30 BST)
20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Ely (12:55–13:25 BST)
13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Huntingdon (14:15–14:45 BST)
6 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Raf Wyton (13:00–13:30 BST)
17 May 2026 — Flypast — Waterbeach (12:28–12:58 BST)

⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 16 NM of Cambridge. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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