BBMF’s Merlin-powered Spitfires and Hurricanes cleared to fly

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) released a statement this morning (March 14, 2025) announcing that its Merlin engine fighters have been cleared to return to flight for this year’s display season. Earlier today the BBMF’s Spitfire Mk XVI TE311 was airborne from the unit’s home at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire. In relation to this flight, the BBMF posted on its Facebook page: “It meant a lot to us to fly Spitfire TE311 today, as we start our return