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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Visitor Centre is adjacent to Royal Air Force Coningsby in Lincolnshire.
The Visitor Centre and BBMF Hangar are actually located within the boundaries of RAF Coningsby where you will enter a military environment.
The BBMF visitor centre includes a shop where you can purchase gifts, and refreshments can be had in the 1940s tearoom. The BBMF Hangar contains the 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' aircraft.
History
Originally called the 'Historic Aircraft Flight' which was formed in 1957 at Biggin Hill, later to RAF Coltishall, the name was changed to the 'Battle of Britain Memorial Flight' in 1973. The BBMF was then moved to RAF Coningsby from 1976 to the present day.
Over the years, the collection has grown and there is presently twelve aircraft including a Lancaster, six Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota, and two Chipmunks. The flight is administratively part of No.1 Group RAF, flying out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The BBMF aircraft are regularly flown at air shows and other events around the country.
RAF Coningsby is a Fighter Base with two front line, combat ready squadrons of RAF Typhoons. It is also home to the Typhoon OCU and a Test & Evaluation Squadron with Typhoon and Tornado aircraft.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre is a partnership between the Royal Air Force and Lincolnshire County Council, the centre allows visitors an up-close guided tour of the aircraft when not in use, as well as exhibits about the aircraft and other temporary exhibits.
BBMF Visitors Centre Address & Travel
RAF BBMF Visitors Centre
Dogdyke Road
Coningsby
LN4 4SY
Telephone: 01522 782040
Email: bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk
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The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre is located on the southern edge of Coningsby village, near the A153/A155 junction, on Dogdyke Road, adjacent to Royal Air Force Coningsby. The satnav postcode is LN4 4SY.
RAF Coningsby is located:
• 23 miles from Lincoln via the B1188, B1189 & A153
• 17 miles from Boston via the B1183, A155 & A153
• 15 miles from Sleaford via the A153
• 142 miles from London via A1, A15 & A153
Public Transport:
The nearest railway stations are:
• Lincoln 23 miles
• Boston 17 miles
• Sleaford 15 miles
All offer a taxi service located outside the station.
Rail services are available from London Kings Cross to Sleaford via Grantham.
RAF Coningsby is in a rural location so bus services are limited. Click here for bus timetables.
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