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1. www.raf.mod.uk › display-teams › battle-of-britainBattle of Britain Memorial Flight | Royal Air Force

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   The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) operates six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a Dakota, and two Chipmunks. Learn about the role and history of these iconic aircraft and see their display schedules and team profiles.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Battle_of_Britain_MemorialBattle of Britain Memorial Flight - Wikipedia

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   The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is a Royal Air Force flight which provides an aerial display group usually comprising an Avro Lancaster, a Supermarine Spitfire and a Hawker Hurricane.

3. www.raf.mod.uk › display-teams › battle-of-britainDisplays | Battle of Britain Memorial Flight | Royal Air Force

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   BBMF is a Royal Air Force team that displays historic aircraft at airshows and events in the UK. Find out where and when to see the BBMF in 2024, how to request a flypast, and more about the team and their aircraft.

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     RAF colleague pays tribute to Spitfire crash pilot

     The commanding officer of the Spitfire pilot who died in a crash has paid tribute to his "dear friend". Sqn Ldr Mark Long was killed when the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) plane he was flying crashed in a field in Lincolnshire on 25 May.

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     Disappointment as iconic Battle of Britain memorial flight beloved by The Queen is cancelled amid investigation into fatal crash: Lancaster bombers, Spitfires and Hurricanes ...

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     The Spitfire crash was a tragedy – but that doesn’t mean it needs to be grounded

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     Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft ‘not expected’ to fly during D-Day 80

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     LIVE SHOW BBMF SPECIAL AVRO LANCASTER, SPITFIRE & HAWKER HURRICANE RAF CONINGSBY 07.05.23

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     BEAUTIFUL SPITFIRE & HURRICANE BBMF DISPLAYS RAF CONINGSBY • BATTLE OF BRITAIN WARBIRDS 07.05.23

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     BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL FLIGHT (BBMF) DEPARTURE RAF CONINGSBY • LANCASTER, SPITFIRE & HURRICANE

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6. news.sky.com › story › battle-of-britain-memorialBattle of Britain Memorial Flight 'temporarily paused' after ...

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   5 days ago · The Royal Air Force has temporarily grounded the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) after the death of a pilot. Squadron Leader Mark Long was killed in a Spitfire crash at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, just before 1.20pm on Saturday.

7. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-lincolnshire-69065857Battle of Britain planes grounded after pilot killed in ... - BBC

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   5 days ago · Historic aircraft that make up the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) have been grounded following the death of a pilot in a crash. Sqn Ldr Mark Long was killed when the Spitfire he was...

8. www.bbc.com › news › uk-england-lincolnshire-69065857Battle of Britain planes grounded after pilot killed in ... - BBC

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   5 days ago · The BBMF planes, which include Spitfires, Hurricanes and a Lancaster bomber, are a popular sight at summer shows. A flypast had been due to take place at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre ...

9. www.bbc.co.uk › news › articlesSpitfire crash: Tributes to pilot killed at Coningsby - BBC News

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   6 days ago · The World War Two-era plane belonged to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) based at RAF Coningsby. The BBMF is a collection of wartime fighter and bomber aircraft that take part in...

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    What does BBMF stand for?

    • The Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. 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.

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    Why has BBMF been grounded?

    • Pic: RAF The Royal Air Force has temporarily grounded the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) after the death of a pilot. Squadron Leader Mark Long was killed in a Spitfire crash at RAF Coningsby, Lincolnshire, just before 1.20pm on Saturday.

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    How does BBMF work?

    • Meanwhile, routine servicing and rectification work also takes place in the Flight’s hangar. The BBMF is typically tasked to fly over 100 displays and around 800 flypasts at events of all shapes and sizes during each display season. This is around 1,000 individual aircraft appearances each year.

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    How many aircraft does BBMF have?

    • Now, as a ‘museum without walls’, it maintains twelve historic and irreplaceable aircraft: an Avro Lancaster, a C-47 Dakota, six Spitfires, two Hurricanes and two de Havilland Chipmunk training aircraft. The BBMF is a regular RAF unit, manned by service personnel and funded by the Ministry of Defence. “Lest We Forget”

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