Moment iconic Only Fools and Horses Trotter van spotted flying over Buttermere

Moment iconic Only Fools and Horses Trotter van spotted flying over ButtermereIt was spotted gliding above Buttermere in the Lake District. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Astha Saxena, News Reporter 17:31, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 Updated: 17:31, Tue, Jun 2, 2026 A flying recreation of Del Boy’s iconic yellow Trotter van has been seen soaring over one of Britain’s most scenic locations. The customised paramotor, built to mimic the famous three‑wheeler from Only Fools and Horses, was spotted gliding above Buttermere in the Lake District, its motor and parachute making it stand out against the dramatic backdrop of mountains and open countryside. window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&vp_content=plembed3a6btjknzwqh&cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&playerApiId=v118222',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',delay:1500,containerId:'ovp-primis',title:"Primis player",beforeLoad:()=>{window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}})},}) The bright yellow vehicle, made legendary by the sitcom’s beloved brothers Del Boy and Rodney Trotter, remains one of the most instantly recognisable symbols in British television. It became a symbol of the show’s scrappy charm, representing the Trotter brothers’ endless schemes and their dream of becoming millionaires. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Get reviews, gossip and upcoming show releases plus selected offers and competition Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyTrotter van from Only Fools and Horses spotted flying over Brit beauty s...