Time window Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft to soar over Desborough today

An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is scheduled to fly over Desborough today (Saturday 12 September).

The Flight operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily for training).

A BBMF aircraft is expected to fly over Desborough's 1940s Day between 2.20pm and 2.50pm on Saturday 12 September.

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

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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