Where and when Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft to fly over Derbyshire this weekend - timing details
Derbyshire residents could catch a glimpse of a WWII aircraft this weekend.
An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is to fly over Derbyshire this weekend.
The BBMF operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily for training).
The aircraft, the type of which depends on availability, is expected to fly over Ilkeston between 2.40 and 3.10pm, Ambergate between 2.45 and 3.15pm, Ripley between 2.45 and 3.15pm and Aston-on-Trent between 3.00 and 3.30pm on Saturday 18 July.
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
25/07/2026 The Wales Air Show, Swansea
25/07/2026 Old Buckenham Air Show
25/07/2026 Swanage Carnival
25/07/2026 Shuttleworth Summer Show
26/07/2026 The Wales Air Show, Swansea
26/07/2026 Old Buckenham Air Show
08/08/2026 Blackpool Airshow
08/08/2026 Aero Legends Battle of Britain, Kent
09/08/2026 Blackpool Airshow
09/08/2026 Withernsea Blue Light Weekend
13/08/2026 Eastbourne International Air Show
14/08/2026 Eastbourne International Air Show
15/08/2026 Eastbourne International Air Show
15/08/2026 Shuttleworth Proms
15/08/2026 Sleap Airfield 1940’s
16/08/2026 Eastbourne International Air Show
16/08/2026 Sleap Airfield 1940’s
22/08/2026 Summer-in-Lee
27/08/2026 Clacton Air Show
28/08/2026 Clacton Air Show
28/08/2026 Sidmouth Regatta
29/08/2026 Shuttleworth Military Air Show
29/08/2026 Southport Air Show
30/08/2026 Southport Air Show
31/08/2026 East Kirkby Props and Pistons
04/09/2026 The International Ayrshow, Ayr
05/09/2026 The International Ayrshow, Ayr
09/09/2026 Guernsey Battle of Britain Show
10/09/2026 Jersey International Air Show
11/09/2026 Longleat Safari Park - Icons of the Sky
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