Historic Aviation Quiz: BBMF edition!

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Before we start, if you haven't already, why don't you go and watch our Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Tour videos? Part 1 and Part 2 are available now!

Question 1 of 10

1. Let's start off easy. How many Spitfires fly with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight?

4
5
6
7

Question 2 of 10

2. In what year did the BBMF become active?

1957
1958
1959
1960

Question 3 of 10

3. In total, how many aircraft make up the flight?

9
10
11
12

Question 4 of 10

4. At what base did the BBMF as we know it now become established?

RAF Cottishall
RAF Coningsby
RAF Biggin Hill
RAF Horsham St Faiths

Question 5 of 10

5. What is the serial number of the only Lancaster that flies on the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight?

FM213
PA474
NX611
PH747

Question 6 of 10

6. What was the original name given to the flight?

RAF Historic Aircraft Flight
Battle of Britain Flight
RAF Remembrance Flight
Battle of Britain Commemorative Flight

Question 7 of 10

7. Which member of the Royal family is patron of the BBMF?

HRH Prince Philip
HRH Prince Charles
HRH Prince William
HRH Prince Harry

Question 8 of 10

8. What is the motto of the BBMF?

Lest we forget
We remember
For the fallen
We will remember them

Question 9 of 10

9. How many de Havilland Chipmunk trainers are on the BBMF flight?

1
2
3
4

Question 10 of 10

10. What is the serial number of the Douglas C47 Dakota on the flight?

ZA847
ZA947
ZH847
ZH947

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