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Britain’s next generation fighter jets to make their way home this June

Air May 21, 2018

The Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has given official confirmation that the nation’s fleet of next generation fighter jets will arrive at RAF Marham in June. Williamson made the announcement during a ceremony held at RAF Coningsby to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the world renowned Dambusters raid. The new F-35 Lightning ...

The Queen makes visit to RAF Marham

Air February 6, 2018

Her Majesty the Queen has visited RAF Marham in her capacity as Honorary Air Commodore of the Station. The Queen commenced her visit at the new Lightning Operations Centre where she met with personnel from all across the Station. The Lightning Operations Centre is the first building to have been completed ...

RAF Marham runway intersection resurfacing completed

Air October 10, 2017

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) has completed the resurfacing of the intersection of the two runways at RAF Marham as part of a larger programme of investment. The work forms part of a £250 million DIO programme, which is part of the major investment by the Ministry of Defence to ready the ...

F-35 Lightning fliers announced

Air July 7, 2017

207 Squadron has been honoured as the training force for the new F-35 Lightnings. The announcement was made during a visit to RAF Marham by Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, and the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Philip Jones. The squadron will train future Royal Air ...