Is the BBMF Flying Near Matlock Today?
Wondering whether the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is due over Matlock? This page tracks the next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Matlock, drawn from published UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 display schedule.
BBMF near Matlock — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Matlock is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Ambergate (6.1 NM from Matlock) (14:45–15:15 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Bakewell
Next 7 days
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ambergate (14:45–15:15 BST)
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ripley (14:45–15:15 BST)
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Ilkeston (14:40–15:10 BST)
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (14:30–15:00 BST)
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Aston On Trent (15:00–15:30 BST)
- 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Woodborough (14:20–14:50 BST)
- 19 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Clipstone (12:30–13:00 BST)
BBMF appearances near Matlock
The BBMF appears across the UK throughout the display season, transiting to airshows, flypasts and commemorative events. Because the aircraft cover long distances between engagements, Matlock and the surrounding area can fall under a transit route or display box even when the event itself is nearby. Any BBMF appearances matched within roughly 20 nautical miles of Matlock are listed above as they are published.
Previous appearances near Matlock
- 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Bakewell (12:04–12:34 BST)
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Crich (15:21–15:51 BST)
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Chesterfield (15:28–15:58 BST)
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Beighton (13:45–14:15 BST)
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Harthill (13:52–14:22 BST)
- 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Rainworth (15:38–16:08 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Matlock.
This does not mean the aircraft were directly overhead — always check the specific location of the event.