East Midlands

Is the BBMF Flying Near Skegness Today?

Wondering whether the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight is due over Skegness? This page tracks the next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Skegness, drawn from published UK NOTAM data and the official 2026 display schedule.

BBMF near Skegness — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Skegness is Saturday 18 July 2026 — Wainfleet (4.4 NM from Skegness) (13:35–14:05 BST).
Most recent nearby appearance: Sunday 12 July 2026 — Spilsby

Next 7 days

  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wainfleet (13:35–14:05 BST)
    ~4.4 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 18 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Freiston Shore (13:30–14:00 BST)
    ~14.6 NM from area centre · Flypast

Later in the season

  • 31 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby Props And Pistons (timing TBC)
    ~9.4 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 19 Sep 2026 — Scheduled appearance — East Kirkby – Bomber Command Day (timing TBC)
    ~9.4 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)
    ~18.5 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Skegness

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, Skegness 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 Skegness are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Skegness

  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Spilsby (14:30–15:00 BST)
    ~9.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 12 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Stickney (14:35–15:05 BST)
    ~12.7 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Wrangle (13:25–13:55 BST)
    ~9.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — East Kirby Airfield (15:10–15:40 BST)
    ~12.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Tattershall Thorpe (13:15–13:45 BST)
    ~18.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 4 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Tattershall Thorpe (15:15–15:45 BST)
    ~18.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Skegness. 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.