Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft to fly over Northamptonshire this weekend - area and timing details
A BBMF aircraft is expected to fly over Northamptonshire twice this weekend.
An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is scheduled to fly over Northamptonshire this weekend.
The Flight operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily for training).
A BBMF aircraft is expected to fly over Desborough's 1940s Day between 2.20pm and 2.50pm on Saturday 12 September. Another BBMF flypast is scheduled for Silverstone between 11.30pm and 12pm on Sunday 13 September.
The flights can be altered or cancelled due to poor weather conditions or other requirements.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The Royal Air Force write: “The mission of the RAF BBMF is to maintain the priceless artefacts of our national heritage in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country. The RAF BBMF also serves to promote the modern day Air Force and to inspire the future generations.”
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will display at a number airshows and events this summer. In addition to the full displays, the BBMF also conducts up to 900 flypasts each year to make the most of the flying hours and transits to and from display locations.
The display season runs from May to September each year, with pre-season work-up flying for the crews taking place during April, culminating in Public Display Approval being sought for each pilot from the Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group.
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight 2026 display schedule
12/09/2026 Longleat Safari Park - Icons of the Sky
12/09/2026 Santapod Raceway - European Finals
12/09/2026 Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow
12/09/2026 Hampshire Air Festival - Thruxton
13/09/2026 Longleat Safari Park - Icons of the Sky
13/09/2026 Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow
13/09/2026 Hampshire Air Festival - Thruxton
19/09/2026 East Kirkby - Bomber Command Day
19/09/2026 Bradwell Waterside Air Show
26/09/2026 BBMF Members Day