South Coast

Is the BBMF Flying Near Swanage Today?

Swanage Carnival on the Purbeck coast has brought the BBMF to display over the bay.

BBMF near Swanage — status
No upcoming BBMF appearances are currently scheduled near Swanage. The most recent nearby appearance was on Saturday 25 July 2026 — Swanage Carnival.
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 25 July 2026 — Swanage Carnival

BBMF appearances near Swanage

The BBMF's Swanage Carnival appearance sees the aircraft display over Swanage Bay.

Previous appearances near Swanage

  • 25 Jul 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Swanage Carnival (timing TBC)
    ~0 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Bournemouth (15:30–16:00 BST)
    ~9.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 10 NM of Swanage. 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.