South Coast

Is the BBMF Flying Near Southampton Today?

Southampton has a unique connection to the BBMF — the Supermarine Spitfire was designed and built in the city.

BBMF near Southampton — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance within range of Southampton is Saturday 11 July 2026 — Wallop Wings And Wheels – Army Flying Museum (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 20 June 2026 — Whiteparish

Later in the season

  • 11 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Wallop Wings And Wheels – Army Flying Museum (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 22 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Summer-in-lee (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Southampton

The Spitfire was conceived and manufactured in Southampton. Appearances over the Solent carry a direct link to the city's remarkable wartime aviation story.

Where to watch

The Itchen Bridge, Ocean Village and waterfront give open views south. Calshot on the Solent shore offers wide views toward the Isle of Wight.

Around 150 miles from RAF Coningsby.

Previous appearances near Southampton

  • 20 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Whiteparish (15:55–16:25 BST)
  • 20 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Portsmouth Armed Forces Day (timing TBC)
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Southampton (16:08–16:38 BST)
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Lee-on-solent (13:45–14:15 BST)
  • 20 Sep 2025 — Flypast — Ringwood (16:25–16:55 BST)
  • 15 Aug 2025 — Flypast — Southampton (17:33–18:03 BST)
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 16 NM of Southampton. 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.