Yorkshire & the Humber

Is the BBMF Flying Near Hull Today?

Kingston upon Hull's wartime connection — one of the most heavily bombed cities outside London — gives BBMF appearances here a particular resonance.

BBMF near Hull — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Hull is Saturday 27 June 2026 — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 20 June 2026 — Normanby

Next 7 days

  • 27 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC)
    ~15.9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend (timing TBC)
    ~15.9 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Later in the season

  • 9 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Withernsea Blue Light Weekend (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Hull

Hull's wartime heritage aligns closely with the BBMF's mission. Community and commemorative events in the city have brought the aircraft over the Humber.

Where to watch

The Humber Bridge viewpoint and the city waterfront give open views. The flat terrain provides wide horizons.

Approximately 50 miles north of RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Hull

  • 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Normanby (11:50–12:20 BST)
  • 14 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Barton Upon Humber (13:45–14:15 BST)
  • 13 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Barton Upon Humber (12:55–13:25 BST)
  • 21 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Kingston-upon-hull (14:07–14:37 BST)
  • 21 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Paull (14:12–14:42 BST)
  • 6 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Kirmington (15:51–16:21 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 16 NM of Hull. This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.

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