South West England

Is the BBMF Flying Near Plymouth Today?

Plymouth's naval heritage and Armed Forces Day event bring the BBMF to display over Plymouth Sound and the famous Hoe seafront.

BBMF near Plymouth — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Plymouth is Saturday 27 June 2026 — Plymouth Armed Forces Day (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 31 May 2026 — Ashburton

Next 7 days

  • 27 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Plymouth Armed Forces Day (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Plymouth

Plymouth is one of Britain's most historic naval cities. Armed Forces Day on the Hoe is a fitting occasion for the BBMF to honour those who defended these shores.

Where to watch

Plymouth Hoe and the Barbican waterfront give commanding views over the Sound. Mount Edgcumbe in Cornwall offers a panoramic alternative across the water.

Around 250 miles from RAF Coningsby — one of the longest transits.

Previous appearances near Plymouth

  • 31 May 2026 — Flypast — Ashburton (13:05–13:35 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 16 NM of Plymouth. 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.