The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) has officially unveiled its 2025 display program, promising another year of evocative appearances by its iconic wartime aircraft. The newly released schedule outlines the major UK and European airshows at which the BBMF is set to perform, with the Lancaster, Spitfires, and Hurricanes once again expected to captivate audiences with their powerful tribute to ‘The Few.’
While the list highlights the key airshows for the season, the BBMF is also scheduled to conduct a vast number of flypasts at events both large and small across the UK and into mainland Europe—too numerous to list in full.
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- Midlands Air Festival, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire | 30 May–1 June
- English Riviera Airshow, Paignton, Devon | 31 May–1 June
- RAF Cosford Airshow, Shropshire | 8 June
- Abingdon Air and Country Show, Oxfordshire | 14 June
- Portsmouth Armed Forces Day, Hampshire | 21 June
- Lancaster and Morecambe Armed Forces Day, Lancashire | 21 June
- Northern Ireland Armed Forces Day, Newtownards | 21 June
- Duxford Summer Airshow, Cambridgeshire | 21–22 June
- Scarborough Armed Forces Day, North Yorkshire | 28 June
- Wales National Armed Forces Day, Caldicot | 28 June
- Cleethorpes Armed Forces Weekend, Lincolnshire | 28–29 June
- Shuttleworth Festival of Flight, Old Warden | 28–29 June
- Headcorn Battle of Britain Airshow, Kent | 28–29 June
- Welsh National Airshow, Swansea | 5–6 July
- Wallop Wheels and Wings, Hampshire | 12 July
- Royal International Air Tattoo, Fairford | 18–20 July
- Shuttleworth Summer Airshow, Old Warden | 26 July
- Old Buckenham Airshow, Norfolk | 26–27 July
- Blackpool Airshow, Lancashire | 9–10 August
- Whitby Regatta, North Yorkshire | 9–10 August
- Compton Abbas: Golden Age of Aviation, Dorset | 9–10 August
- Eastbourne International Airshow, East Sussex | 14–17 August
- Cromer Carnival, Norfolk | 20 August
- Clacton Airshow, Essex | 21–22 August
- Somme Aerien International, France | 23–24 August
- East Kirkby Props and Pistons, Lincolnshire | 25 August
- Shuttleworth Best of British Airshow, Old Warden | 30 August
- Southport Airshow, Merseyside | 30–31 August
- International Ayr Show, Scotland | 5–6 September
- Duxford Battle of Britain Airshow, Cambridgeshire | 6–7 September
- Highclere ‘VE 80th Heroes’ History Festival, Hampshire | 6–7 September
- Guernsey Battle of Britain Air Display, Channel Islands | 10 September
- Jersey International Air Display, Channel Islands | 11 September
- Icons of the Sky, Longleat, Wiltshire | 13–14 September
- Sanicole Airshow, Belgium | 13–14 September
- Bradwell Airshow, Essex | 20 September
- BBMF Members Day, RAF Coningsby (members only) | 27 September
- Duxford Season Finale, Cambridgeshire | 4 October
- Shuttleworth Race Day, Old Warden | 5 October
The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is based at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. Its core mission is to preserve and fly some of the most iconic aircraft in British aviation history, keeping them airworthy as a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. In addition to honoring the past, the BBMF plays an important role in promoting today’s Royal Air Force and inspiring future generations.
The BBMF fleet includes five Supermarine Spitfires, two Hawker Hurricanes, an Avro Lancaster bomber, a Douglas C-47 Dakota, and two de Havilland Chipmunks, which are primarily used for training purposes. These historic aircraft are flown by serving RAF pilots. From May through September, these warbirds are frequently seen soaring across UK skies as they participate in a wide range of commemorative and ceremonial events. The BBMF takes part in everything from state occasions like Trooping the Colour to major airshows and public flypasts.
A Brief History
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight was officially established on 11 July 1957 at RAF Biggin Hill, originally known as the RAF Historic Aircraft Flight. The founding fleet consisted of three Spitfire PR Mk XIXs and the RAF’s last remaining airworthy Hurricane, LF363. The unit was later renamed the Battle of Britain Flight, and in 1969 received its current name.
Between 1959 and 1965, the Flight operated a single Spitfire (PM631) and one Hurricane (LF363). Today, the BBMF has grown into what many call a “museum without walls,” preserving a fleet of eleven rare and historic aircraft: one Avro Lancaster, one Dakota, five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, and a pair of Chipmunks. BBMF remains a fully operational RAF unit, staffed by active-duty personnel and supported by the UK Ministry of Defence.
Motto
“Lest We Forget” – This solemn motto encapsulates the Flight’s mission to honor the memory of the thousands of men and women—pilots, aircrew, and ground personnel—who gave their lives in the cause of freedom. The 2025 season once again offers aviation enthusiasts countless opportunities to witness these legendary aircraft take to the skies in honour of the RAF’s heritage and sacrifice. For the latest updates, full flypast listings, and further information on attending events, visit the official RAF BBMF website or join the BBMF Memorial Flight Club.
