RAF Marham is the home of the UK's F-35B Lightning Force — 617 Squadron and training units operate the short-take-off variant from Norfolk. Public lanes on the northern and eastern sides give fence-line views of launches and recoveries.
Marham is quieter than the Suffolk USAF bases but the F-35Bs are worth the drive. Combine with East Anglia museums or a run to Lakenheath for USAF F-35As (different variant, different base).
Weekday flying programmes. Winter weather can scrub sorties for days — check ops forums before a long drive.
Respect farmers' fields and do not block narrow Norfolk lanes. Stay behind the fence line.
Get there
Pin marks a common viewing point on the northern approach to the airfield.
Approx. 52.6484, 0.5506 · RAF Marham, Norfolk
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F-35 departures and arrivals
Fighter base fence-line
Nearby museums
Common questions
Can you see F-35s at RAF Marham?
Yes — Marham is the RAF's F-35B base. Public lanes around the perimeter give fence-line views on flying days.
What is the difference between Marham and Lakenheath F-35s?
Marham operates the RAF F-35B (short take-off/vertical landing). Lakenheath operates USAF F-35A conventional variants.