What's Here:

The home of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, the Visitor Centre includes an exhibition and guided tours of the Flight's maintenance hangar which allow close access to the aircraft. As some aircraft may be away during the busy airshow season, it is adviseable to check before visiting if you wish to see a specific aircraft.

Location:

RAF Coningsby, on the B1192 south of Horncastle, Lincolnshire. About half a mile from Coningsby village, 13 miles north-east of Sleaford on the A153. Visitor Centre well signposted with separate parking and access. See this location on Microsoft Live Search Maps

Opening Hours:

Open Monday to Friday except Bank Hoidays 10.00 am to 5.00 pm, (last guided tour at 3.30 pm - or 3.00 pm November to February). Closed Bank Holidays and two weeks over Christmas.

Admission:

£3.50 Adults, £1.50 Children, £2.00 OAPs.

Amenities:

Toilets, Parking, Refreshments (March to November), Souvenir shop, Picnic Area, Access for the disabled.

Contacts:

BBMF Visits, RAF Coningsby, Lincoln, LN4 4SY. Tel: 01526 344041, Fax: 01526 342330, e-mail: bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk, website: BBMF

Dakota III ZA947 (photo, Allan Barley)	Chipmunk T.10 WK518 (photo, Allan Barley)
Spitfire PR.XIX PS915 (photo, Allan Barley)	Spitfire IX MK356 (photo, Allan Barley)

List of Aircraft Exhibits:

General view of the Hangar (photo, Tim Clark)	Spare parts and tools (photo, Tim Clark)
Merlin engines (photo, Tim Clark)	Dakota ZA947 (photo, Tim Clark)