Over the past two weeks there has been reduced flying activity from RAF Marham. This has been due to a period of summer block leave for Squadron personnel, giving them the opportunity to spend time with their families, ahead of an upcoming deployment to HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH which will once again include a period of isolation away from their families ahead of embarkation.

The Lightning Force will recommence their standard flying activity next week but the flying times will be different to what local residents may have become used to over the summer.

From Tuesday 25th August until Friday 9th October RAF Marham will be entering a phase of night flying. The night flying will predominantly take place Mondays to Thursdays and is expected to be completed before 2300 each evening. This night flying is essential for training ahead of two exercises that the Lightning Force will be taking part in this autumn. As part of this training the airfield is also expecting to be in use over the weekend of 12-13 September.

During the period 7 – 21 September there will be increased activity and it is expected that there will be both day and night flying during this time.

In summary the key points to note are:

25 August – 9 October – predominantly night flying Mon – Thurs, up until 2300
7 – 21 September – increased flying activity including during the day and night
12 – 13 September – airfield likely to be in use over the weekend

Kind Regards

Diane Wilson
Mrs Diane Wilson | Deputy Media Comms Officer | RAF Marham, King’s Lynn. Norfolk, PE33 9NP
Mil: 95951 6739 | Civ: 01760 337261 Ext: 6739 | diane.wilson704@mod.gov.uk