The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight

22008 is the 90th Anniversary of the RAF

Hangar and Visitors Centre Tour | Visitors Centre | Photo Gallery

Welcome to the Visitors Centre

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has been awarded three Certificates of Excellence, season 2005-2006, by the Lincolnshire County Council.

1. Best Temporary Exhibition for ‘The Tallboy and the Lone Queen of the North’.
2. Best Value for Money in the Heritage Service.
3. Friendliest site in the Heritage Service.

In 1986, under a unique arrangement between Lincolnshire County Council and the Royal Air Force, it became possible to view the historic aircraft of the BBMF at their home base at RAF Coningsby. Since then the BBMF Visitors’ Centre has welcomed over 335,000 people.

Visitors are led on a guided tour around the BBMF hangar by knowledgeable and enthusiastic volunteer guides, who give freely of their time and who, in many cases, have first hand experience of the aircraft. They are keen to ensure that the public appreciate this living tribute to the sacrifices made by RAF aircrew and ground crew during the Second World War.

Entry to the exhibition centre, souvenir shop and car park is free; there is a small charge for guided tours of the hangar, with special rates for groups.

Entry to the BBMF hangar is by guided tour only.
See these magnificent aircraft at close quarters, and observe skilled and dedicated technicians working to maintain them in flying order.
Well stocked shop offering an extensive range of aviation gifts.
Permanent exhibition gallery exploring Lincolnshire's links with the RAF plus regular programme of temporary exhibitions.
Facilities for the disabled, including toilets and wheelchair (no electric wheelchairs allowed in BBMF Hangar).
Large car park but limited spaces for disabled parking and coaches (please book in advance).
Small picnic area, hot and cold drinks available.

Open Monday to Friday 10.00am - 5.00pm

Guided tours of the hangar from 10.30am - 3.30pm
(3.00pm November - February)

Normally closed at weekends, Bank Holidays and for two weeks at Christmas/New Year.

Unfortunately, due to RAF commitments, we cannot guarantee the presence of any particular aircraft or public access to the hangar.

For further information and details of any special events or occasional weekend opening
Telephone 01526 344041, fax 01526 342330 or email bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Working in partnership with
LINCOLNSHIRE
COUNTY COUNCIL

www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf