East of England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Ipswich Today?

This page tracks BBMF flypasts and displays within range of Ipswich, using live UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 schedule — so you know when to look up for the Lancaster, Spitfire and Hurricane.

BBMF near Ipswich — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Ipswich. The most recent nearby appearance was on Friday 28 August 2026 — Clacton Air Show (16.1 NM from Ipswich).
Most recent nearby appearance: Friday 28 August 2026 — Clacton Air Show

BBMF appearances near Ipswich

Britain's wartime heritage runs through every county, and the BBMF's mission is to honour those who served across the whole country. Scheduled appearances near Ipswich are shown above as soon as they appear in published NOTAM data or the official display calendar.

Previous appearances near Ipswich

  • 28 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Clacton Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~16.1 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 27 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Clacton Air Show (timing TBC)
    ~16.1 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 26 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Warren Heath, Ipswich (14:00–14:30 BST)
    ~3.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 26 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Felixstowe, Suffolk (13:55–14:25 BST)
    ~9.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 26 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Battlies Green, Suffolk (14:15–14:45 BST)
    ~17.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 25 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Warren Heath, Ipswich (13:35–14:05 BST)
    ~3.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Ipswich. 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.