Tag: Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is a Royal Air Force flight which provides an aerial display group comprising an Avro Lancaster, a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane. The aircraft are regularly seen at events commemorating World War II, upon British State occasions, notably the Trooping the Colour celebrating Queen Elizabeth II’s 80th birthday in 2006 as well as the wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Catherine Middleton in 2011, and at air displays throughout the United Kingdom and Europe.
RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Dakota Returns to Training Duties for 2026 Season
Following its return to RAF Coningsby in late August 2025, after spending three years at…
Avro Lancaster Takes Flight: Marking 85 Years Since the Prototype’s Maiden Airborne Test
Eighty-five years ago, the Avro Lancaster prototype made its first flight, marking the beginning of…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota ZA947 Returns to RAF Coningsby After Major Maintenance
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Dakota ZA947 returned to its home base at RAF…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Members’ Day Set for September 27 at RAF Coningsby
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will host its annual Members’ Day on September 27,…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Members’ Day 2025
Experience the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Members’ Day 2025 at RAF Coningsby on September…
New Markings for the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Lancaster in 2027
In 2027, BBMF Lancaster PA474 will debut new markings honoring IX Squadron’s wartime Lancaster LM220,…
BBMF Hurricane PZ865 Returns to the Skies After Winter Maintenance
Hawker Hurricane PZ865, the last Hurricane ever built, has returned to flight after winter maintenance,…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Receives 2025 Public Display Authority
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has received Public Display Authority for 2025 following evaluation…
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire TE311 Turns 80
Spitfire Mk XVI TE311, part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, marks its 80th…
Harvard Training Paves the Way for New Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Hurricane Pilot
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is preparing for a significant 2025 display season…
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