Battle of Britain Memorial Flight: How to watch Lancaster Bomber flypast near Sheffield this weekend

Robert Cumber
By Robert Cumber

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Published 31st Aug 2024, 07:01 BST
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A historic Second World War aircraft is set to take to the skies near Sheffield this weekend.

A Lancaster Bomber is scheduled to fly over Chatsworth House and its grounds this Sunday, September 1.

A Lancaster Bomber is due to fly over Chatsworth House and its grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast is scheduled to take place between 1.45pm and 2.15pm that afternoon. File photoA Lancaster Bomber is due to fly over Chatsworth House and its grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast is scheduled to take place between 1.45pm and 2.15pm that afternoon. File photo
A Lancaster Bomber is due to fly over Chatsworth House and its grounds on Sunday, September 1, 2024. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast is scheduled to take place between 1.45pm and 2.15pm that afternoon. File photo | National World

The flypast is due to take place between 1.45pm and 2.15pm that afternoon, according to the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight timetable.

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The flypast will take place during Chatsworth Country Fair, a huge family friendly event running from Friday, August 30 to Sunday, September 1, and featuring spectacular displays, cookery masterclasses, a vintage funfair and much more.

Chatsworth House is around 40 minutes by car from Sheffield city centre. The 218 bus also runs between Sheffield and Chatsworth House.

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