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Header Image: RAF Coningsby is now home to the BBMF Lancaster, PA474, but 80 years ago it was the base for the Lancasters of 83 and 97 (Pathfinder) Squadrons.

RAF Coningsby is home to BBMF Lancaster PA474, one of only two of the famous four-engine bombers in the world that are currently airworthy. Eighty years ago, in February 1945, many more Lancasters were dispersed around Coningsby’s perimeter when the airfield was the base for the 5 Group Pathfinders of 83 and 97 Squadrons.

Header image: Members’ Day 2024 (Photo: Neil Burgess)

The 2025 BBMF Members’ Day will be held at RAF Coningsby on Saturday 27th September.

Header Image: This year’s BBMF Christmas presents for veterans. (Photos: Diane Law-Crookes)

Continuing the tradition that has developed in recent years, in December the BBMF once again sent Christmas gifts to a number of Second World War veterans who are friends of the Flight.