The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over year’s Tractor Fest which takes place at Newby Hall, Ripon on 6-7 June.
Subject to weather conditions, an iconic Spitfire or Hurricane aircraft will fly over the show on Saturday 6 June (around 1.15pm), followed by a Douglas C47 Dakota aircraft on Sunday 7 June (at around 3.15pm). The Dakota was widely used by the Allies during the Second World War, playing an essential role in dropping paratroops on the eve of D-Day, as well as missions to evacuate casualties and resupply forces
The aircraft are part of the Royal Air Force Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) which maintains the artefacts of the UK’s national heritage in airworthy condition to commemorate those fallen in the service of the country. The BBMF operates from RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, which is home to five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Lancaster, a C47 Dakota, and two Chipmunk aircraft for training.
Tractor Fest is the UK’s largest tractor show. Organised by the Yorkshire Vintage Association (YVA), the annual event is held at Newby Hall over two days and is a firm favourite with enthusiasts and families.
Kevin Watson, chair of the YVA, said:
It is always a huge privilege to host the the BBMF flypast and we are honoured to be doing so again this year. It’s a magnificent and memorable spectacle that is always popular with our visitors.
Tractor Fest takes place at award-winning country house and gardens Newby Hall, North Yorkshire (Saturday 6 June to Sunday 7 June).
Occupying 120 acres, Tractor Fest attracts more than 15,000 visitors annually and features more than 1,400 vintage and modern tractors, and another 2,200 exhibits including stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles.
Other highlights this year are special features on tractors, engines and machines manufactured in Scotland, motor rollers and the Zetor tractor brand.
A host of entertainment, crafts, food and drink will be on offer at the show and admission includes access to Newby’s RHS Chelsea gold medal winning gardens, adventure playground, dolls house and teddy bear exhibitions.
- WHEN? Saturday 6 June – Sunday 7 June, 10am-4pm
- WHERE? Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire
- COST Adult – £22, Child – £16, Family Ticket (2 adults + 2 children) – £65. Under 4s Free
- TICKETS https://www.newbyhall.com/event/tractorfest-6th-7th-june-2026/
- For more information visit: http://tractorfest.uk/
