Where and when Battle of Britain Memorial Flight aircraft is scheduled to fly over Wigan borough this weekend

An aircraft from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is scheduled to fly over Wigan borough this weekend.

The Flight operates five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft (primarily for training).

A BBMF aircraft is expected to fly over Lancashire Mining Museum at Astley Green (open from 1pm to 5pm) between 1.05pm and 1.35pm on Sunday 20 September for their Heritage Weekend.

The event will run over Saturday 19 September and Sunday 20 September, with the Winding Engine running at 3pm on both days.

Wigan Ukulele Club will also be performing on the Sunday.

The flights can be altered or cancelled due to poor weather conditions or other requirements.

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. The Royal Air Force write: “The mission of the RAF BBMF is to maintain the priceless artefacts of our national heritage in airworthy condition in order to commemorate those who have fallen in the service of this country. The RAF BBMF also serves to promote the modern day Air Force and to inspire the future generations.”

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight has displayed at a number of airshows and events this summer. In addition to the full displays, the BBMF also conducts up to 900 flypasts each year to make the most of the flying hours and transits to and from display locations.

The display season runs from May to September each year, with pre-season work-up flying for the crews taking place during April, culminating in Public Display Approval being sought for each pilot from the Air Officer Commanding No 1 Group.