Lincolnshire

Is the BBMF Flying Near Lincoln Today?

Lincoln sits a few miles from RAF Coningsby, the BBMF's home base.

BBMF near Lincoln — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Lincoln is Monday 31 August 2026 — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (22.7 NM from Lincoln) (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 22 August 2026 — Saxilby

Next 7 days

  • 31 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (timing TBC)
    ~22.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

Later in the season

  • 19 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby – Bomber Command Day (timing TBC)
    ~22.7 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 26 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Bbmf Members Day – Raf Coningsby (timing TBC)
    ~15.8 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Lincoln

As the county town closest to RAF Coningsby, Lincoln is well placed to see departures and returns on display days.

Previous appearances near Lincoln

  • 22 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Saxilby (11:45–12:15 BST)
    ~4.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 22 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Headon (11:50–12:20 BST)
    ~12.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 16 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Potterhanworth (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Lincoln (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~0.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Waddington (15:20–15:50 BST)
    ~3.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 15 Aug 2026 — Flypast — Potterhanworth (15:15–15:45 BST)
    ~5 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 25 NM of Lincoln. 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.