The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is an American family of single-seat, single-engine, supersonic stealth strike fighters. A multirole combat aircraft designed for both air superiority …

On 3 September 2020, US Marine Corps (USMC) F-35Bs from VMFA-211 landed at RAF Marham ahead of Exercise JOINT WARRIOR, during which the jets conducted carrier qualification …

Mar 30, 2024 · In 2023 UK F-35Bs have undertaken long-range missions from RAF Marham; supported by Voyager tankers, seamlessly integrating with our own 4th Generation Typhoon, …

Feb 22, 2018 · The pilot destined to command the F-35B Lightning Operational Conversion Unit explains the new aircraft and the training of those who will fly and engineer it.

Oct 28, 2024 · At the heart of the F-35’s vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) ability is its innovative rear fuselage, which houses a special lift fan system. This isn’t just any fan; it’s a powerful, …

Jul 29, 2024 · The UK is also the only country to soley purchase the naval F-35B S/VTOL variant of the fighter for both its navy and air force. The UK's existing F-35 procurement plans

Mar 28, 2025 · The UK’s F-35B Lightning II programme is entering a pivotal phase, as the Ministry of Defence prepares to declare Full Operating Capability (FOC) by the end of 2025. In a recent …

The UK’s first F-35Bs, arrived at RAF Marham in June 2018 to form 617 Sqn ‘Dambusters’, while 207 Squadron, the UK’s Operational Conversion Unit, was stood up in the same location in …

The MOD received its first F-35B Lightning stealth combat aircraft, marking a new era in the ability to project air power from the land or sea. Operational from land-based airfields from 2018, it …

The F-35B Lightning is a powerful multi-role, fifth-generation stealth aircraft flown by both the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, providing the UK with a world-leading survivable, …