East of England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Colchester Today?

Keep track of upcoming BBMF appearances near Colchester. Data is drawn from published UK NOTAMs and the official 2026 display calendar, updated as new events are confirmed.

BBMF near Colchester — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Colchester is Sunday 19 July 2026 — Stowmarket (17.9 NM from Colchester) (12:45–13:15 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 11 July 2026 — South Woodham Ferrers

Next 7 days

  • 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Stowmarket (12:45–13:15 BST)
    ~17.9 NM from area centre · Flypast

Later in the season

  • 27 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Clacton Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~11.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 28 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Clacton Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~11.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 19 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Bradwell Waterside Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~9.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Colchester

The BBMF flies from RAF Coningsby throughout the season, visiting communities the length of Britain. When a flypast or display is scheduled within range of Colchester it will appear above — check back regularly as new appearances are added throughout the year.

Previous appearances near Colchester

  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — South Woodham Ferrers (16:18–16:48 BST)
    ~18.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Maldon (12:50–13:20 BST)
    ~12.6 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 May 2026 — Flypast — Hadleigh (14:07–14:37 BST)
    ~8.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Braintree (13:36–14:06 BST)
    ~6.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 30 Aug 2025 — Flypast — Stow Maries Ad (14:02–14:32 BST)
    ~16.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 21 Aug 2025 — Flypast — Walton On The Naze (14:06–14:36 BST)
    ~14.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Colchester. 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.