Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF)

BBMF Spitfire wears new tribute  

As a salute to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s Sqn Ldr Mark Long who lost his life in a flying accident on May 25, 2024 the BBMF’s Spitfire Mk.XVI TE311 has received some new markings.

RAF pilot killed in BBMF Spitfire crash

A Royal Air Force pilot who died after a Spitfire crashed in a field in Lincolnshire has been identified as Sqn Ldr Mark Long.

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Unique formation concludes Me 262 UK tour

The Messerschmitt Foundation’s stunning Me 262 replica concluded its now celebrated UK visit with a unique flypast on July 18…

BBMF return to flying after engine issue solved

The Coningsby-based Merlin-powered fleet is now airworthy again

RAF grounds half of BBMF fleet, here's why

Earlier today, June 23, 2023, the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight announced a temporary pause in flying…

WATCH: RAF rehearse for King’s Coronation flypast

The skies above RAF Cranwell were alive with a wide variety of aircraft yesterday (April 25) conducting a practice flypast ahead of King Charles III’s coronation

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SNEAK PEEK: Watch BBMF Lancaster practice for 2023 display season

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Lancaster PA474 took to the skies today to practise its display routine for this year’s airshow season.

BBMF to commemorate 80th anniversary of Dams Raid…

Did you know the BBMF will commemorate the 'DamBusters' on May 16? Here is how and where...

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How does the RAF train its modern-day Lancaster pilots?

Take a deep dive into the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight’s syllabus for converting current RAF aviators onto the classic Avro bomber

BBMF gears up for coronation

Lancaster and four fighters set for King Charles’s London flypast