Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre
Key Facts
| Location: | RAF Coningsby, Lincs. |
| SatNav: | LN4 4SY |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Date Opened: | ? |
| Aircraft Exhibits: | 12 |
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 advisable to check before visiting if you wish to see a specific aircraft.
Directions
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
Visiting
Opening Hours:
Open Monday to Friday except Bank Holidays 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:
See official site for details.
Amenities:
Toilets, Parking, Refreshments (March to November), Souvenir shop, Picnic Area, Access for the disabled.
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| Dakota III ZA947 (photo, Allan Barley) | Chipmunk T.10 WK518 (photo, Allan Barley) |
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| Spitfire PR.XIX PS915 (photo, Allan Barley) | Spitfire IX MK356 (photo, Allan Barley) |
List of Aircraft Exhibits
| Displayed I.D. | Aircraft Type | Real Identity | Condition | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA474 | Avro Lancaster I | PA474 | Complete | Airworthy |
| WG486 | De Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 | WG486 | Complete | Airworthy |
| WK518 | De Havilland Canada Chipmunk T.10 | WK518 | Complete | Airworthy |
| ZA947 | Douglas Dakota III | ZA947 | Complete | Airworthy |
| LF363 | Hawker Hurricane IIc | LF363 | Complete | Airworthy |
| PZ865 | Hawker Hurricane II | PZ865 | Complete | Airworthy |
| P7350 | Supermarine Spitfire IIa | P7350 | Complete | Airworthy |
| AB910 | Supermarine Spitfire Vb | AB910 | Complete | Airworthy |
| MK356 | Supermarine Spitfire IX | MK356 | Complete | Airworthy |
| TE311 | Supermarine Spitfire LF.XVIe | TE311 | Complete | Being Restored |
| PM631 | Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX | PM631 | Complete | Airworthy |
| PS915 | Supermarine Spitfire PR.XIX | PS915 | Complete | Airworthy |
Spitfire XVI TB382 has been reduced to spares and struck off charge.
More Information
BBMF Visits, RAF Coningsby, Lincoln, Lincs, LN4 4SY. Tel: 01526 344041, Fax: 01526 342330, e-mail: bbmf@lincolnshire.gov.uk, website: BBMF
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| General view of the Hangar (photo, Tim Clark) | Spare parts and tools (photo, Tim Clark) |
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| Merlin engines (photo, Tim Clark) | Dakota ZA947 (photo, Tim Clark) |
Tags: Lincolnshire, Museum, RAF Coningsby
Main, Museums | admin | Posted 
23 March 2010 5:38 pm | Last Updated 5 August 2010 8:11 pm |
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By Kenneth Green, 23 March 2011 @ 5:53 am
What a listing of aircraft,I only wish I could see them all,but this will never happen as my health will not let me travel overseas any more.I have always loved flying and have built my own plane and have had enjoyed the 3oo hr.of flying it.best regards,Ken Green
By Greg Marino, 19 September 2011 @ 1:11 am
The engine picture provided is an Allison V-1710, not a RR Merlin.
Greg