Traditionally held at the end of the flying display season, Members’ Day sees the BBMF welcoming a large crowd of some 2,500 Club and Association members with their personal guests. BBMF Members’ Day is an exclusive tickets-only event, open only to the members and not to the general public.
Once again, the free park-and-ride system with double-decker buses ferrying people quickly and efficiently to and from the car park was very successful. In the BBMF hangar there were a variety of stalls providing retail opportunities and there were also several outlets selling a variety of hot food.
The flying display commenced at 1130 with the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, back in business and getting the show off to a brilliant start.
The Irish Air Corps Silver Swallows gave an excellent four-ship, precision display in their Pilatus PC-9M turboprop trainers, while wartime trainers were represented by the Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight’s North American Harvard IIB KF183.
Right: Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight Harvard IIB KF183. (Photo: Phil Cooke)
The Griffon-powered Seafire Mk XVII SX336 operated by Navy Wings, and Rolls-Royce Spitfire PR Mk XIX PS853 from the Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight then filled the clear Lincolnshire sky with that unmistakable Griffon growl.
Right: Rolls-Royce Heritage Flight Spitfire PR Mk XIX PS853. (Photo: Steve Hinks)
The BBMF flew twice, showcasing their 2026 signature Dakota three-ship display, with Spitfire TE311 and Hurricane PZ865, while on the second of their displays there was a four-ship formation with the Dakota leading Spitfires TE311 and AB910, and Hurricane PZ865 in the ‘box’.
The RAF Typhoon FGR4 closed the programme with a crowd-captivating and ear-shattering display from “Dragon 01”.
Members’ Day 2026 was a great success, much enjoyed by those who attended, many for the first time.
If you are not a member of the Club but would like the opportunity to apply for the limited tickets to attend future events as a member, you can join the Club here. (Please note that as tickets are limited each year, they are offered as a bonus opportunity for members rather than as a guaranteed benefit of membership.)
