Lincolnshire

Is the BBMF Flying Near East Kirkby Today?

The Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre at East Kirkby hosts regular BBMF events, including the annual Props and Pistons weekend and Bomber Command Day.

BBMF near East Kirkby — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of East Kirkby is Monday 31 August 2026 — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 14 June 2026 — Friskney

Later in the season

  • 31 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 19 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby – Bomber Command Day (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 26 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Bbmf Members Day – Raf Coningsby (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near East Kirkby

East Kirkby airfield was a wartime bomber base. The centre's resident Lancaster NX611 "Just Jane" and BBMF events here carry a profound connection to the bomber command story.

Where to watch

Events at East Kirkby are ticketed occasions — check the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre website for dates. Only about 15 miles from RAF Coningsby, these are some of the most intimate BBMF events in the calendar.

East Kirkby is only about 15 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near East Kirkby

  • 14 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Friskney (14:05–14:35 BST)
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Tattershall Thrope (13:45–14:15 BST)
  • 25 May 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Lanc, Tank & Military Machines – East Kirkby (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 25 May 2026 — Flypast — Carrington (13:36–14:06 BST)
  • 24 May 2026 — Flypast — Horncastle (14:56–15:26 BST)
  • 24 May 2026 — Flypast — Carrington (11:50–12:20 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 10 NM of East Kirkby. 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.