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Major Royal Air Force base in Norfolk, England.
Opened
1916
Location
King's Lynn, United Kingdom
RAF Marham is a Royal Air Force station located near King's Lynn in Norfolk, England. It serves as the primary operating base for the UK's F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter jets, operated by 617 Squadron (the famous 'Dambusters') and 809 Naval Air Squadron.
The station has a long history dating back to the First World War era and has undergone significant modernisation to support fifth-generation fast jet operations. As a military installation, it is not open to the general public for commercial aviation.
The IATA code KNF and ICAO code EGYM are associated with the airfield, though it does not operate scheduled passenger services. It remains one of the most strategically important air bases in the United Kingdom.
Notable facts
- ›Home to the UK's fleet of F-35B Lightning II stealth fighter aircraft.
- ›617 Squadron, the legendary 'Dambusters', is based here.
- ›809 Naval Air Squadron, the first front-line F-35B squadron for the Royal Navy, is also stationed at Marham.
- ›The base underwent a major infrastructure upgrade to accommodate F-35B operations.
- ›RAF Marham is a strictly military airfield with no commercial passenger services.
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