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RAF Marham

King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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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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City & Place Guide

Medieval port town where history meets the Norfolk coast

King's Lynn is a historic market town on the southeastern edge of The Wash, the large estuary on England's east coast. Once one of England's most prosperous medieval ports, it retains a remarkable wealth of old warehouses, churches, and civic buildings that reflect its former trading glory with the Hanseatic League.

The town offers a quieter, more authentic alternative to busier Norfolk destinations, making it a rewarding stop for history lovers and those exploring the Norfolk countryside. Its proximity to the Norfolk Broads, Sandringham Estate, and the North Norfolk coast makes it an excellent base for wider regional exploration.

  • •Tuesday Market Place — grand medieval square lined with historic buildings and regular markets
  • •Saturday Market Place & St Margaret's Church — twin-towered church with remarkable medieval brasses
  • •The Custom House — iconic 17th-century merchant building overlooking the River Great Ouse
  • •Lynn Museum — displays covering local history including the famous Seahenge timber circle
  • •Greyfriars Tower — lone surviving tower of a 13th-century Franciscan friary
  • •True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum — moving tribute to the town's North End fishing community

Getting around: King's Lynn has a mainline rail station with direct trains to Cambridge and London King's Cross. Local and regional buses connect the town to villages and coastal destinations across Norfolk. Taxis are available at the station and town centre, and the compact town centre is very walkable on foot.

Best time: Late spring through early autumn (May to September) offers the best weather for exploring the town and surrounding Norfolk countryside.

Local food: Try fresh local seafood including samphire, mussels, and crab sourced from The Wash, alongside traditional Norfolk beef dishes at town pubs and restaurants.

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RAF Marham
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RAF Marham is a Royal Air Force station near the village of Marham in the county of Norfolk, East Anglia, south of King's Lynn and Boston, and west of Norwich.

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