London & South East

Is the BBMF Flying Near Tunbridge Wells Today?

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

BBMF near Tunbridge Wells — status
Not today. The next scheduled BBMF appearance near Tunbridge Wells is Saturday 8 August 2026 — Aero Legends Battle Of Britain – Kent (14.2 NM from Tunbridge Wells) (timing TBC).
Most recent nearby appearance: Saturday 11 July 2026 — Matfield

Later in the season

  • 8 Aug 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Aero Legends Battle Of Britain – Kent (timing TBC)
    ~14.2 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing

BBMF appearances near Tunbridge Wells

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, Tunbridge Wells 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 Tunbridge Wells are listed above as they are published.

Previous appearances near Tunbridge Wells

  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Matfield (13:55–14:25 BST)
    ~4.1 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Chiddingstone (13:51–14:21 BST)
    ~5.3 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 11 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Four Elms (13:48–14:18 BST)
    ~7.8 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 5 Jul 2026 — Flypast — Detling (12:05–12:35 BST)
    ~15.9 NM from area centre · Flypast
  • 28 Jun 2026 — Scheduled appearance — Headcorn International Airshow (timing TBC)
    ~14.2 NM from area centre · Scheduled appearance
    Schedule entry — check BBMF social media for confirmed timing
  • 27 Jun 2026 — Flypast — Rusthall (16:15–16:45 BST)
    ~1.5 NM from area centre · Flypast
⚠ Proximity note: These entries are shown because a BBMF flypast or display fell within approximately 20 NM of Tunbridge Wells. 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.